Individual threatens assault with firearm in Seattle, Seattle WA


A person near Mercer Avenue and Fifth Avenue North in Seattle reported that eight people were outside waiting to assault them. The caller seemed intoxicated or impaired, was involved in a disturbance, claimed to have a firearm, and refused to meet with officers. The situation appears to be a mental health crisis.
Audio|Source: Seattle Downtown Law Enforcement
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That caller from your current just entered another call in at Mercer Avenue and Fifth Avenue North, stating if there's eight people outside waiting to assault him. The call taker hears a disturbance in the background and the caller is slurring his words.
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It's Avenue and Mercer Street.
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We made contact over the phone. This sounds like a crisis issue and the subject is refusing to meet with officers.
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Received. He's a note.
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Received, and his current call is yelling he has a firearm.
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Location mentioned:
5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
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