Man with mental illness threatens to harm self at apartment, Austin TX


Police responded to a mental health crisis at an apartment near Bankhead Dr. A man with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, off his medication, threatened to harm himself with a small kitchen knife. No other people were present in the apartment. The complainant monitored the situation from cameras.
Audio|Source: Travis County Law Enforcement
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Transcript:
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Diagnose gives a vernic and can possibly arm with a small kitchen knife and make me to hurt himself.
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Units around to the priority one call.
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He's walking in and out of the apartment.
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There's no caution or history at this apartment near Bankhead Dr.
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3.0.20, we're Code 4[1].
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Unit 3.00, I'm here, Coach 4.
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Anya Trout with Chuff Welfare, there's nobody else in the apartment.
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The complainant's on the scene, they're watching us from the cameras.
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It's going to be wearing a black shirt, black sweat, pants, and black boots.
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Three Chalk, 32.
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Can we ask if there's any other weapons in the apartment other than the knife?
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Ten forth.
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In units rounds with Chuck Welfare, the complainant is going to be at the front of the complex.
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They're advising his history of suicidal ideation also diagnosed schizophrenic bipolar and epileptic.
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He is required to take medication,
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and he's currently been off of his medication for schizophrenia.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Code 4: Situation under control / No further assistance needed
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Location mentioned:
Bankhead Dr, Austin, TX 78747
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