Man exhibits distress, possible suicide threat near cemetery, Springfield MO


A man flagged down the caller, asked random questions, and said he needed help while dragging a large Halloween inflatable. Later, a message was received that a family member threatened to kill himself and may be at the cemetery, possibly with a blue pickup truck and carrying a long knife.
Audio|Source: Springfield Police and Fire, Greene County Sheriff and Fire
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Transcript:
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22, Chekwell Bean, Park, and Page.
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Mail flagged the caller down, asked random questions, and said he needed help.
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He's a male white, gray hair, gray hoodie, black pants, white shoes, dragging a giant Halloween inflatable by the cords.
00:16
Sound clear.
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Caller's daughter sent the caller a message about her son expressing that he's going to kill himself. She thinks he might be at the cemetery.
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I'll just next to the little federal.
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6.04 as well.
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Check the cemetery.
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Clear, 604.
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672 on Clear, I'm in room in row.
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The mill drives a blue Dodge four-door pickup truck.
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Possibly at the toolbox in the back on a license plate. His name is (name withheld), (number withheld).
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622 today, advise that you want them or anything.
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We're still getting further. I'll let you know.
00:57
Clear, thank you.
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1714.
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1714.
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Do you please clear 1735 out of court and show him out of service, please?
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Can you send me that chuckle me?
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Affirmative, 673.
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604, you can code 4[1]-6772.
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672, I'll show you on.
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Clear.
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673, 604. He's in the light, 511, has dark red hair, possibly carrying a long knife.
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6.04.
Police codes explained
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[1]
code 4: No further assistance needed; situation is secure and under control.
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