Child runs away, threatens self and hits younger cousin, Monroe City MO


A 7-year-old child ran away from home, threatened to hurt himself and other children, and injured a younger cousin by hitting him with a toy. Emergency responders are assessing the situation and providing medical care.
Audio|Source: Monroe County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Reporting Party said that the 7-year-old did run away again, last seen again down on Boulder Avenue by the mailboxes.
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The child did threaten the self-harm again and also threatened all the other children in the home this morning.
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He did hit his three-year-old cousin in the head with a toy that left a large knot on his head.
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The reporting party said his wife spoke to Quixie Behavioral Health, and they said that the child did not come willingly with him.
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and contact law enforcement and has a child transported HRH by ambulance to be evaluated for entry.
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Copy, I've located him at Oak and Summer.
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Location mentioned:
W Summer St & S Oak St, Monroe City, MO 63456
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