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Male visitor threatened with knife by neighbor in ClevelandCleveland OH

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W 125th St, Cleveland, OH

A male visitor to Cleveland was threatened by a neighbor who approached him with a knife hidden behind his back and made unusual statements about spirits. The neighbor is known for threatening behavior and may have mental health issues. Police are investigating the incident.

Audio|Source: Cleveland Police and Metro Housing Authority
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Transcript:
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This is actually a male named (name withheld). He said he's from Texas. He's here visiting his family.
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He was getting out of his truck. He had parked on the street. And the male that lives across the street appeared at his window. He had a knife behind his back.
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He said he... He possibly is CIT[1], but he's known in the neighborhood to terrorize people, and he told them that his spirit is messing with people in the neighborhood. He said he did not appear to be on anything, but he thought he may have be mental.
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But he wants to report.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
CIT: Crisis Intervention Team response to incidents involving mental health concerns or crises.

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W 125th St, Cleveland, OH

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