Veteran Threatens Self Harm Over Benefits, Ukiah CA


A veteran called the Veterans Affairs hotline and said he might shoot himself because he did not receive his benefits. He refused crisis help. It is unknown if he has any firearms.
Audio|Source: Mendocino County Sheriff, Fire, EMS, Cal Fire and CHP
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Transcript:
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I've got Veterans Affairs requesting welfare check on a veteran at location. near Norton St
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Last of (name withheld), first of (name withheld),
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said he called the Veterans Affairs hotline and stated he might shoot himself because he did not receive benefits.
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He refused any crisis assistance through the VA.
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Requesting that law enforcement do a welfare check, unknown if he has any firearms.
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Location mentioned:
Near Norton St, Ukiah, CA 95482
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