Man sits near mercy hospital with removed iv, Des Moines IA


A 58-year-old man is sitting near the entrance of Mercy hospital. He says he was kicked out of the hospital and the veterans affairs will not accept him. He has removed an IV from his arm himself and his condition is uncertain.
Audio|Source: Polk County, Dallas County, and Warren County Public Safety and ISP
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You're going to meet with (name withheld), 58-year-old male sitting on the ground east side of the road near Mercy entrance.
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I'm unsure what's going on with him.
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He says he was kicked out of Mercy and the VA won't take him.
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I'm not sure exactly what's going on.
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He said he has ripped his IV on his arm.
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Location mentioned:
Des Moines, IA 50314
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