Man with dementia in psychiatric crisis refuses hospital, Peoria IL


Emergency services responded to a man in Independence Village experiencing a psychiatric episode. The 73-year-old male resident with dementia refused to be transported to the hospital. Police are also responding.
Audio|Source: Peoria City Fire Dispatch - PEOR 1 and 2
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Transcript:
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Engine, 16, near West Northmore Road, Independence Village, EMS Psychiatric Suicide, Code 1, Cross Street, 6,000, North Sherwood, Drive, FireMap, 1654, engine, 1601, near West Northmore Road.
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In June 11, you're going to be responding for a 73-year-old female that's hell.
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No injury at the moment.
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She's going to floor.
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15, you're going to be responding to Independence Village outside in the front.
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I'm having trouble with a male resident, 73 years old, having a possible mental episode.
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He's refusing to go to the hospital for e-vow.
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He does have a history of dementia.
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PD is en route.
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Location mentioned:
Near W Northmoor Rd, Peoria, IL 61614
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