Man threatens self harm with firearm in Clarksburg, Clarksburg OH


An elderly man in Clarksburg called his son saying he had a handgun to his head and planned to harm himself.
Audio|Source: Ross County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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They're toward 107656 Street, Clarksburg, 1076563.
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Caller advised his elderly father contacted him, stating that he had a code 40[1] and was going to co-sitiate himself.
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There you go.
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Checking around to the county.
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No. Eighty-seven.
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Good.
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In reference to 58[2] threats, the original caller just called back.
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He advised he attempted to call his mother's phone, to which his father answered and stated he did have a 40[1] to his head and was willing to 58[2].
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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40: Possible reference to a firearm or weapon (contextually used in some agencies for 'gun')
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58: Threats of self-harm or suicide
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Location mentioned:
Clarksburg, OH 43115
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