Mental Health Crisis: Male Threatening with Gun at 4012 Artesian

Summary: Police responded to a mental health disturbance at 4012 Artesian Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, after a neighbor reported that a male Hispanic named Alex, who has a history of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, was outside yelling that he had a gun. No weapon was seen. The subject is known to become aggressive if approached closely. Family members' contact information was available for possible assistance. Multiple units responded, and the situation was monitored as the subject was considered loud but not an immediate danger to others.