Teen in mental health crisis at home with firearm secured, Tempe AZ


Police responded to a call about a 16-year-old boy experiencing a mental health crisis. The boy was crying, curled up, and potentially aggressive at the home near East 10th Street. Fire department was nearby as a precaution. A firearm was secured in a safe inside the residence.
Audio|Source: Tempe Police Department - North Patrol District
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Transcript:
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900[1] check at near East 10th Street.
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Compliance, 16-year-old son is crying and curled up, possibly with a mental health issue. Fire is going to be staging this because of a comment that the son may be aggressive.
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Yeah, viz on that 900[1] check, there is a gun in the home currently locked in a safe.
Police codes explained
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900: Emergency response for welfare check, unknown trouble, medical issue, or person in mental distress.
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Location mentioned:
Near E 10th St, Tempe, AZ 85288
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