Person threatens suicide and arson with possible gun, Decatur GA


At a residence near Canby Ln in Decatur, a person with a history of frequent calls threatened to commit suicide, set the house on fire, and had a possible gun. Police were requested to secure the scene before fire units arrived to ensure safety.
Audio|Source: DeKalb County Fire Rescue
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Transcript:
00:00
Car 7 all units responding.
00:01
Pay close attention to the notes.
00:03
It's going to be a possible 22 caller, also involving a firearm.
00:08
One of the BCs on this call.
00:10
Let's get with radio and ops.
00:11
Make sure we've got PD coming.
00:12
Let's make sure we get them on scene before we get any fire units.
00:16
Giant Force clear on that traffic.
00:18
All the way on us. Greater from 9-4.
00:20
Go ahead.
00:21
Further comments.
00:22
Can we have feeding route of this fire call, a single 22%? No stuff for it is on their screen.
00:31
The update advisor is pending for them.
00:33
Go ahead, Angel 16.
00:34
Hey, Chief, under comments.
00:36
It appears to be a behavioral health,
00:37
threatening suicide, threatening, light the house on fire, possible gun on soon.
00:42
I'm clear. We have frequent calls at this location.
00:45
All units respond to make sure you stay on Wesley Chapel,
00:48
so that he can advise.
00:49
This is a frequent caller.
00:50
This has happened many times before.
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Location mentioned:
Near Canby Ln, Decatur, GA 30035
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