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Police respond to welfare check after homicide threat call, Springfield IL

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Near N Peoria Rd, Springfield, IL 62702

Police are conducting a welfare check near Peoria Road in Springfield after a call to the Veterans Crisis Line from (name withheld) who stated he was homicidal. He did not specify the intended victim and his location is believed to be in the area. It is unknown if he is armed.

Audio|Source: Sangamon County Public Safety
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Near Peoria Road.
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Lot number seven for a check on the welfare. Veterans Crisis Line received a call from (name withheld) stating he was homicidal and only provided that he was in the Springfield area. Location shows him near Peoria Road.
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He said it was towards a specific person but did not give the identity. Unknown if he is armed.

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Near N Peoria Rd, Springfield, IL 62702

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