Child attempts self-harm and assault near Garfield and Mt Vernon, Columbus OH
Medical EmergencyA 9-year-old boy near Garfield and Mount Vernon tried to hit the caller with a brick and later put a plastic string around his neck. The boy has ADHD and PTSD and has attempted self-harm before.
Audio|Source: Columbus Police Dispatch - Citywide
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Transcript:
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So I can get your assistance on 7 precincts for the 17[1], reads of 47 8 as well, a 7 if you can copy for me, Garfield and Mount Vernon,
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caller's son, the (name withheld), 9-year-old male, purple Dragon Ball Z shirt, graying black pants,
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Keeps trying to hit caller with a brick.
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He is diagnosed with ADHD and PTSD.
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Additional caller now, he's been throwing rocks running back across the street.
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Now has a plastic string around his neck, attempting to 47A[2]. He has attempted this in the past as well.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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17: Disturbance
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47A: Unknown (agency-specific police code)
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Location mentioned:
N Garfield Ave & Mt Vernon Ave, Columbus, OH 43203
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