Man self-harms with razor blades during crisis at home, Waltham MA


A 26-year-old man at a residence near Kings Way is experiencing a mental health crisis. He has cut his arm with razor blades and threatened to harm himself. The injuries are superficial and the razor blades have been discarded. Police and fire/EMS responders are on site to provide assistance.
Audio|Source: Waltham Police & Fire
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Transcript:
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Roger, both units could start near Kings Way, Unit 904B. It's going to be for a 26-year-old male, possible psych making statements.
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We have that.
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Lawthand Control 2-449.
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449.49.
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I have that.
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It's responding to near Kings Way, 904B, Bravo.
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The male party did cut himself on the arm but did not say where on the arm. He's still in the line, we're trying to...
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Roger.
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Receive.
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449. I have that.
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Attention,
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Medi 2, Enion 2, Medi 2, respond with police to near Kings Way,
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Unit 904B, Bravo.
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To be for a 26-year-old male who is feeling anxious,
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threatening to harm himself, and has reportedly cut his arm.
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Respondent in stage.
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At engine 7, Mediq 2, with police, to near Kings Way, Unit 904B, Bravo.
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in the area of, again for a 26-year-old male threatening to harm himself,
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police responding as well. Lincoln Street to the cul-de-sac with Waltham fire, injured seven.
01:39
Seven heads.
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Heers responding, near Kings Way.
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That was a cut with razor blades.
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Trying to get in the step outside.
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Said the razor blades are now in the trash.
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Roger.
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I see you.
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Full four, I had that update.
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I'm just seven with the run. Medic 2.
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Medic 2.
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Under 7 medic 2 with the run at 1356. Both units be advised.
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We have lost connection with that party.
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We're stage away.
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4-044. You can show units in the area?
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Roger. He disconnected. We're trying to get him back on the line to have him come outside.
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A full 490 Waltham Control.
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Walthayn't control.
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Do you just have a fire at Armstrong stock that way? Just have them staged at somewhere around Pizzies?
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Well, if they're on the way, they will be staging.
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I think.
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Fire engine seven.
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424 control.4 control.
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These are very superficial cuts in the slow arms thrown down.
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It's already scabbin over.
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Free seat. Do you want them to stage when they get there or are they good to go in?
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They'll be clear to enter on arrival.
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Roger that, we'll give control.
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Waltham fire calling engine 7.
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Seven, go ahead.
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Police serve requesting you see he's in the area of Pizzi.
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Cancel that.
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You're now clear to go in, very superficial wound.
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7 a minute thank you we have it 13508
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Location mentioned:
Near Kings Way #904b, Waltham, MA 02451
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