Elderly man at veterans home reports suicidal thoughts, Scarborough ME


An 86-year-old man at the Maine Veterans Home has lacerated his arm and expressed suicidal thoughts after receiving bad news. Staff are aware of the situation, no weapons were found, and the man has not harmed himself.
Audio|Source: Cumberland County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Suicide attempt, near 75-Garney Mill Road Department today.
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So,
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caller is feeling like he wants to harm himself after receiving some bad news.
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Near US Route 1, Maine Veterans' Home.
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It's going to be for an 86-year-old male with a laceration to his arm.
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World clear. Can you like 5'9?
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Corrie, Ms. One responding.
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I'll attend after my call-taker.
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Adam.
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Mr. Tango comes back active on, active expired on the block,
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2011.
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Chevy's 2,500 expired 930 of 25 to a journey lock 1479. That is the higher address that you guys are.
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Go on.
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County one of thirty is going to be a John Hayward.
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County one of 30 is going to be a John Hayward.
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It's going to be the A unit in room 29.
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He has not done anything to harm himself at this time.
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Doesn't have any weapons and the staff is aware that he's called. They directed him to call 911.
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Location mentioned:
Near U.S. Rte 1, Scarborough, ME 04074
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