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Suicidal man armed with knives reported in vehicle, Springfield IL

audio iconMedical Emergency
Springfield, IL

Police respond to a welfare check for a suicidal man who is intoxicated and armed with swords and knives. He may be driving a gold 2008 Toyota Corolla.

Audio|Source: Sangamon County Public Safety
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Transcript:
start for near Westmore as near Westmore it's going to be for the check on the welfare of a (name withheld) contact adventures crisis line saying he wants to kill himself also that he drank and has swords and knives possibly driving a gold 2008 Toyota Corolla

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Springfield, IL

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Incident Timeline

  1. Location of Vehicle Confirmed
  2. Officers Await Backup
  3. Vehicle Located at Memorial Hospital
  4. Welfare Check Dispatched
  5. Home Address Identified
  6. Crisis Hotline Call Received

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