Man sends photos of alleged suicide device in apartment, Manassas VA


Police responded to a welfare check at Westgate Apartments near Ashland Avenue after a man sent his sister photos of a device he said was for suicide, involving propane tanks and ignition materials.
Audio|Source: Prince William County Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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1476, 1617, stand by under calls, copy for a suicide threat in 16.
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16. 1670.
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1476.
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To respond to Westgate Apartments, near Ashland Avenue, Apartment 1.
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We could check on (name withheld).
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His sister contacted him and asked the city for a welfare check.
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He sent pictures of what he called a suicide device, including a propane tank, breathing tubes, and flammable devices to ignite the tanks.
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2.13 under.
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Okay, T-15.
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13.20, have female visitors on board.
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Beginning and starting event, same as ending.
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I'll do this, that's address.
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Okay, 1320.
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1528. It will be clear report.
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Alright.
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All right.
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Reference to Ashland.
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Contact the farm marshal and have the fire department conduct an assessment before we go in.
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Okay.
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Location mentioned:
Near Ashland Ave, Manassas, VA 20109
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