Autistic man attacks caregiver in vehicle near N 5th St Hwy, Reading PA
Medical EmergencyPolice and EMS responded to a 28-year-old autistic man who recently left the hospital. He became physically aggressive and attacked his caregiver while they were in a vehicle near N 5th Street Highway. The caregiver left the vehicle, but another staff member stayed inside with the man. Medical assistance was requested.
Audio|Source: Berks County Emergency Services
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5602 responding 1317. We're going to parking lot near N 5th Street Hwy.
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For a 28-year-old male that's autistic of being physically aggressive,
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they're going to be in a gray Toyota, Sienna.
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The male is from a group home.
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It was recently
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released from the hospital and was attacking the complaint while he was driving. The client is the caregiver for the patient.
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The complaint has since gotten out of the vehicle, but there's another staff member in the vehicle with the mail.
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Requesting St.
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Joe's, with approximately 225 pounds, and precautions are not indicated.
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Near N 5th Street Hwy, Reading, PA 19605
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