Welfare check on teen sending suicide threats, Pittsburgh PA


Police are conducting a welfare check on a 16-year-old male who has been texting a friend that he intends to commit suicide. The friend has been unable to reach the teen's parents and the teen is unresponsive to calls.
Audio|Source: Pittsburgh Police Channel 2 - Zone 3/6
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Transcript:
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This would be a welfare check on a 16-year-old juvenile,
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near Kinmount Street, up at Chesslin Place or Manly.
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You're checking on a 16-year-old male name.
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And I'll spell for you. The first name is spelled Sierra,
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Hotel,
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Alpha, Uniform,
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Tango, Alpha, Tango.
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So, last name?
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P-I-S-T-A.
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Gentleman's from (name withheld).
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He's been texting his friend threatening to commit suicide.
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The friend has been trying to call his parents with negative results.
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I'm sure there's any weapons in the house or not.
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(number withheld).
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(number withheld). That's all 14.
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Location mentioned:
Kinmount St, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
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