Man threatens suicide at Scenic Hwy hang glider site, Rising Fawn GA


Police responded to a welfare check near Scenic Hwy involving a man in a silver Ford Fusion who threatened to shoot himself. The man has a history of suicide attempts and may be armed. Authorities were advised to use caution as the man might flee from law enforcement.
Audio|Source: Dade County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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You'll be in route there. You have near Scenic Hwy.
00:03
It'll be the hang gliders jump-off point.
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We received a call from Walker County wanting a welfare check to see if you can locate a male subject and a silver Ford Fusion. He's threatening suicide.
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Careful. Turn around.
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Days are right. I'm in route.
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Clearing around.
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08 from day.
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Go ahead.
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We have a call holding.
00:33
Go ahead.
00:37
This would be near Highway 299 in reference to a male subject having suicidal assault.
00:51
34, y'all still live thereway?
00:54
That's right, I'm being around, momentarily.
00:56
Day, clear.
01:01
Day 34, mail in custody.
01:04
Day, clear.
01:09
Hey, what's the narrative on the gauntary then?
01:16
This would be a (name withheld) subject.
01:19
East Ridge Police Department is requesting him to be checked on.
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He's having suicidal ideations, unsure if he has any weapons.
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They also advise that he does have intent.
01:33
Okay, the one on Cindy Coway, give me the narrative on that.
01:38
It's going to be a male subject and a silver 4 Fusion.
01:41
He's telling his girlfriend he's going to commit suicide.
01:44
He attempted it before by jumping off at this location. I'm not if he has any weapons.
01:51
Okay. If you would, if the city could assist, 34.
01:55
Thanks, quick.
02:00
Say 34.
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Go ahead.
02:07
Did you contact a stretchback and say if this male is supposed to have any weapons or anything?
02:16
It's great. We just got an update from Hamilton County. They're advising that he is possibly armed, advised he did want to shoot himself.
02:23
And then the male subject knows law enforcement is being called and may try to run.
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Advice to use caution.
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I'm clear.
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0812. You want me to divert to 299 with him or continue with you?
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Just divert and go with him.
02:42
Where are you at?
02:44
Uh, Pony Road.
02:48
Okay, I'm right here in the city, I'll just go with him.
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Temple.
02:53
Stay clear.
02:59
206 cars are on a lot, milleratchers, yeah.
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Thanks, clear.
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