Person in psychiatric crisis at public library, Independence MO


Police were called to a public library near West 24 highway for a person experiencing a psychiatric crisis. Emergency services were asked to wait until police secured the scene. There were also unrelated reports of gunfire in a nearby area.
Audio|Source: Kansas City Regional Public Safety
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Transcript:
Respond, non-emergent stage for the police. Near West 24 highway. Near West 24 highway. It's going to be at the library outside, non-emergent stage on psych. 271, I copy. We've had multiple callers calling in from around the 5-1 in Argentine area talking about hearing anywhere from 8 to 40 rounds. Instead, they sounded like two different guys. 20 rounds.
Respond, non-emergent stage for the police. Near West 24 highway. Near West 24 highway. It's going to be at the library outside, non-emergent stage on psych. 271, I copy. We've had multiple callers calling in from around the 5-1 in Argentine area talking about hearing anywhere from 8 to 40 rounds. Instead, they sounded like two different guys. 20 rounds.
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Location mentioned:
Near W 24th St, Independence, MO 64055
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