Teen with special needs locked in room, threatens suicide, Commack NY
Medical EmergencyA 16-year-old with special needs has locked himself in his bedroom for three days. He is refusing to eat and has threatened to commit suicide if forced out. Family and a social worker are worried about his safety. There is a history of him hiding knives. Several family members live in the home.
Audio|Source: Suffolk County Police, Fire and EMS Dispatch
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Gardenia Drive and Daisy Lane.
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Complaint will be waiting at this location.
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Special needs teacher with a social worker waiting in a dark Chevy Caho.
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Needs to check on a 16-year-old.
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He hasn't been in the special needs program for the last three days.
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He hasn't...
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Locked inside of his bedroom, there's a smell of urine coming from the room.
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He's refusing to eat and threatening to harm family members stating that if the cops were called or if anyone were to force him out of his room that he would commit suicide.
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He is afraid of attempting to hide knives in the room a few years ago.
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Similar situation as today.
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An older sister.
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And a four-year-old sibling, as well as his grandparents live in the house with him.
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Location mentioned:
Gardenia Dr & Daisy Ln, Commack, NY 11725
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