Man threatens suicide at motel with possible gun, Chattanooga TN


Police responded to a motel near Parker Ln for a man threatening suicide. He may have a gun and has law enforcement experience. His sister is trying to calm him down. No prior attempts noted.
Audio|Source: Hamilton County Public Safety
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12 in any other unit, copy a suicide threat.
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Coming at Howard Johnson, Lookout Mountain, near Parker Ln, off Brownsbury Road.
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Okay.
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He's calling in advising that a customer came into the favorite market on the corner, advised that her husband is threatening suicide.
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He's in one of the rooms, but they won't give a room number and they won't call police.
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It's going to be (name withheld).
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Day of Birth, (number withheld).
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Male, 5-11, 200 pounds.
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Believes that he does fully have a pistol with him.
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Advise that he would never harm anyone else.
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He used to be an officer for Whitfield County.
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Sister apparently is trying to talk him down.
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Negative history of attempts or threats.
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Location mentioned:
Near Parker Ln, Chattanooga, TN 37419
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