Elderly man with dementia threatens self-harm at residence, Des Moines IA


An 85-year-old man with dementia at a residence near Mansfield Drive threatened to harm himself. His daughter is present, and emergency medics are on their way to assist.
Audio|Source: Des Moines Police Dispatch 1
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All cars, a lot of you start for near Mansfield Dr, near Mansfield on Psychiatric Assisting Medics.
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85-year-old male here has dementia as making touch to harm himself. unknown, no plans or means, but doesn't sound like he has access to any weapons. His daughter is here with him and we'll be waiting outside.
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Copy.
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20-year-old. Copy.
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He's a special mobile crisis.
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MC5.
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MC5. I just sent to a trip assisting officers on the east side. Near Manseal Drive. We've got an 85-year-old meal here with dementia making threats to harm himself. We have medics headed that way as well.
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Location mentioned:
Near Mansfield Dr, Des Moines, IA 50317
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