Police assist person in distress near Chapel St café, Needham MA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, police units responded to a café near Chapel Street in Needham for a possible medical or mental health emergency involving a man recently released from the hospital who requested assistance. Staff mentioned there may be firearms stored on the premises. The situation appeared to involve potential safety concerns, and responding officers provided help accordingly.
Audio|Heard on: Needham Police Operations - Primary
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Transcript:
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You've both responded to near Chapel Street, French Press.
00:03
I got two calls.
00:04
There's going to be a gentleman in there, (name withheld).
00:06
He was just discharged from the hospital or left AMA.
00:10
58-year-old male.
00:12
He's got PTSD, he's requesting police assistance.
00:15
Just got a call from the owner as well saying that he's made reference to there being firearms in the back of the store,
00:20
supposedly in the possession of staff.
00:22
Going to be a white male wearing a beanie with face tattoos.
00:25
Been in and out of the store a few times.
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Location mentioned:
Chapel St, Needham, MA 02492
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