Man with suicidal thoughts and weapon at W Hatcher Rd, Phoenix AZ


Police responded to a mental health crisis involving a man at a location near W Hatcher Rd. The man had been drinking heavily, expressed suicidal thoughts, previously displayed a weapon but then put it away. He was last seen at the location according to security cameras, and the reporting party requested police presence again.
Audio|Source: Phoenix Police Dispatch A - Cactus Park
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Transcript:
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Check Woffer, near W Hatcher Rd, transfer from the VA crisis line.
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An hour ago for a man of 87, so he's been drinking a lot.
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He told him, he was having suicidal thoughts.
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Man showed up drinking and had a weapon, but he put it away.
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At 945 hours today, he said he was going to get help and stop answering complaints and messages.
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Reporting party says that she wants police out there again. They were out there last clear tonight.
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Caller advises that the man should still be at this location. She has access to the cameras and hasn't seen him leave.
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She has evidence for telephone contact. It's 240.
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