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Man threatens family and police with firearms while intoxicated, Des Moines IA

audio iconFamily Offense
Near E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

A man near East Washington threatened to kill his parents and shoot police. He sent photos of a handgun and has a rifle. He is intoxicated and is a felon who is not allowed to have firearms.

Audio|Source: Des Moines Police Dispatch 1
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Transcript:
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I have both cards to that one, about near East Washington.
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Near East Washington be checking on a (name withheld). He's been texting suicidal and homicidal text to his parents, threatening to kill them all.
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He sent them photos of a gun he has with them, said he would shoot the police if they show up.
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He's also intoxicated.
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He lives here alone. They said the photo was a small handgun. They thought possibly a 22. He also has a rifle. He keeps behind his front door.
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His parents said he's a felon, so he's not supposed to have any guns at all.

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Near E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
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