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Person threatens suicide with knife in Castle Shannon, Castle Shannon PA

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audio iconMedical Emergency
Canal St, Castle Shannon, PA 15234

As discussed during the dispatch call, a person in Castle Shannon threatened to harm themselves with a knife. Police were called and requested to stage nearby.

Audio|Heard on: South EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Near Canal Street apartment H.
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Castle Shannon for 57 on the line speaking with Highmark threatening suicide and armed with a knife, police requested to stage.
00:14
1511.
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786 copies for one stage in area.

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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.

Location mentioned:
Canal St, Castle Shannon, PA 15234

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Incident Timeline

  1. Incident resolution and service refusal
  2. Additional units staging and awaiting lead
  3. Scene setup and safety concerns
  4. First responders arrive on location
  5. Units begin staging in the area
  6. Initial report of suicidal subject with a knife

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