Man waving knife in street, not threatening others, Gastonia NC


A man was standing in the street on North Chester Street, waving a knife and talking to himself. He appeared to be experiencing a mental health issue but was not threatening anyone else.
Audio|Source: Gaston County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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A white stripe on the side, waving a knife around, possibly a 4-inch approximately catch a knife, standing in the road and talking to himself.
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Oh,
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okay. I'll be around.
00:08
I've got 11-2-4.
00:09
Adam 30, one out of 40 alarm.
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Alarm 30. A.m.
00:12
30. Yeah, it was good.
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alarm specialty furnishing near North Chester Street getting six alarms coming in front glass break lobby right call right motion they did speak with it anna craig who advised she needed dispatch not in route
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5T4 County
00:28
Any more updates on that traffic? I'm 41, I just can't get logged on my computer right now.
00:34
Looks like the last update we have is the shirtless blackmail is going to be on the patio.
00:39
It does have a knife with him, but it's not threatening anyone.
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The RPVSC seems to be in his own world.
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Location mentioned:
N Chester St, Gastonia, NC
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