Welfare check on armed suicidal man in Mesa, Mesa AZ
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a welfare check at an apartment near North 76th Street in Mesa. A 40-year-old man had reportedly been drinking for days and made suicidal statements. Concern was raised about his possible access to a firearm and his history of mental health and alcohol issues.
Audio|Heard on: Mesa Police Department Superstition Patrol District
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Transcript:
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Five five, any northeast units break for a 0918 Sam.
00:03
Three 39 North 75th Street, unit 342.
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We can pop up.
00:12
I'll work on getting you a 906[1], 0918 Sam at near North 76th Street, unit 342.
00:19
Unknown gate code.
00:20
Reporting party is concerned about 40-year-old (name withheld) who has been drinking for days.
00:24
Advised the reporting party stated last night he had a firearm in his mouth, unknown why nobody called then.
00:29
Saying that the front does have access to a firearm and he lives alone.
00:34
(Name withheld) has access to a newer model gray truck and has history of bipolar disorder.
00:40
Also advised has history of alcoholism and refuses to take medication.
00:43
My last history here was on January 17th of 25.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
906: Missing person (at-risk)
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Location mentioned:
N 76th St, Mesa, AZ 85207
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