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Man sends photos of alleged suicide device in apartmentManassas VA

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Near Ashland Ave, Manassas, VA 20109

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
01:36
Transcript:
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1476, 1617, stand by under calls, copy for a suicide threat in 16.
00:06
16. 1670.
00:09
1476.
00:12
To respond to Westgate Apartments, near Ashland Avenue, Apartment 1.
00:19
We could check on (name withheld).
00:25
His sister contacted him and asked the city for a welfare check.
00:29
He sent pictures of what he called a suicide device, including a propane tank, breathing tubes, and flammable devices to ignite the tanks.
00:56
2.13 under.
00:58
Okay, T-15.
01:04
13.20, have female visitors on board.
01:07
Beginning and starting event, same as ending.
01:09
I'll do this, that's address.
01:12
Okay, 1320.
01:18
1528. It will be clear report.
01:20
Alright.
01:25
All right.
01:27
Reference to Ashland.
01:29
Contact the farm marshal and have the fire department conduct an assessment before we go in.
01:35
Okay.

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Location mentioned:
Near Ashland Ave, Manassas, VA 20109
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Incident Timeline

  1. Area Searched and Cleared
  2. Follow-up with Caller
  3. Coordination with Fire Department
  4. Suicide Device Reported
  5. Welfare Check Requested

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