Welfare check for man after concerning remarks, Pittsburgh PA
Medical EmergencyPolice were asked to check on a 46-year-old man near Louisiana Ave after he told a crisis line he would rather be shot than continue medical visits. It was unclear if he had any weapons.
Audio|Source: Pittsburgh Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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near Louisiana Ave,
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apartment number four off of Wenzell and Ordinance.
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It's coming in as a welfare check called it by the Veterans Crisis Line.
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We're checking on a male by the name of (name withheld),
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approximately 46 years of age,
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6-1-140.
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They're requesting the welfare check.
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Apparently the mail made a statement to them earlier today.
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he'd rather get a bullet than continue going to his doctor's appointments.
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Unknown if he has access to any weapons.
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Location mentioned:
Near Louisiana Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216
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