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Elderly man with dementia agitates and strikes with wheelchair, Columbus OH

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Near E Main St, Columbus, OH 43215

An elderly man with dementia became agitated in his apartment near East Main Street. He was partially unclothed and tried to leave while striking the caller with a wheelchair.

Audio|Source: Columbus Police Dispatch - Zone 5
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Transcript:
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I have a raised priority 16B[1], also violent at Apartment 206 of the J.C.
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Arms Apartments, near East Main Street.
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Caller reports friend, (name withheld), an 80-year-old male with dementia, agitated, partially unclothed, trying to leave the house, also trying to strike caller with a wheelchair.
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Yeah, okay.
Police codes explained
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[1]
16B: Mental health crisis — violent

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Near E Main St, Columbus, OH 43215

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