Person with knife threatens self then flees, Alexandria VA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a suicidal person reported near Highgate Road who had a knife and stated they would wait for police. The individual later changed their mind about medical transport but fled the area before further help could be given.
Audio|Heard on: Fairfax VA Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Scout 230, Alpha 231, Alpha, start for area 230 for a suicide threat.
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near Highgate Road.
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Caller stating (name withheld) is feeling suicidal and has been drinking tonight.
00:11
(Name withheld) stated having a knife in the room but would be waiting outside for officers.
00:16
We're still getting further.
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306.
00:19
Six hundred and 40 alpha.
00:22
Got 640 alpha.
00:25
Requesting an ambulance return. The subject changed their mind.
00:28
They want to go to the hospital now.
00:31
Time four 0311.
00:33
Six hundred and 40 alpha, you can cancel them.
00:36
The subject decided to run away.
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Location mentioned:
Highgate Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308
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