Welfare check requested for teen with suicidal texts, Gaylord MI


Police were asked to perform a welfare check on a 17-year-old male after receiving a text where he said he was tired of living and said goodbye. The reporting person did not know his exact address but said he works at Little Caesars and lives in apartments near the police department. The individual has a known history of suicidal thoughts.
Audio|Source: Otsego County Sheriff, Gaylord Police, MSP District 7
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Transcript:
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Central to Available City, you're going out for a welfare check as the Little Caesars?
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O7, go ahead.
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Reporting person stated she got a text from a 17-year-old male, apartments across from GPD.
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Text said that he stated was tired of living, goodbye.
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Reporting person would like a welfare check done. She didn't have his address, but did advise. He is currently working at Little Caesars.
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Has previous history of suicidal thoughts, unknown address.
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