Man in mental crisis tries to pour gasoline on himself, Columbus OH


A man experiencing a severe mental health crisis is repeatedly trying to pour gasoline on himself, claiming to have worms coming from his skin. He may not cooperate with responders.
Audio|Source: Columbus Police Zone 6 Northeast
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Transcript:
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Mr. Sir, (name withheld),
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can you start a coordinator this way as well? I don't know that he's going to go willingly.
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And he keeps trying to pour gasoline on himself because he's saying he's got worms coming out of skin.
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Copy that, Seth.
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What run are you on?
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7-2. I'm going to be hauling the medic's grant.
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Copy 7-2.
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We're up near South Champion Ave.
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Appreciate you, brother.
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Copy that, sir. Yeah, if it's being tied up in traffic, they should there momentarily, but yes, I will get a coordinator added.
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Brother I owe you one, this is unique.
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Location mentioned:
Near S Champion Ave, Columbus, OH 43205
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