Man calls police for help but declines medical aid, Tacoma WA


Police responded to a call from a man near East 49th Street who asked for help but was difficult to understand and declined medical assistance. He has a history of autoimmune deficiency and difficulty walking. His daughter had previously called for a welfare check on him.
Audio|Source: Tacoma Police Dispatch - South
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Transcript:
Near E 49th St The male caller said he needed police Wasn't understood swearing his words, declined aid We don't have anything further We have a prior here where his daughter called in a welfare check[1] for him Say that he had autoimmune deficiency and trouble walking
Near E 49th St The male caller said he needed police Wasn't understood swearing his words, declined aid We don't have anything further We have a prior here where his daughter called in a welfare check[1] for him Say that he had autoimmune deficiency and trouble walking
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welfare check: Request to check on an individual's well-being
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Location mentioned:
Near E 49th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
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