Possible overdose and cardiac arrest on Gladys Ave, Pittsburgh PA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a possible cardiac arrest and overdose incident near Gladys Avenue and Tropical Avenue in Pittsburgh. A man was found unconscious, and CPR was initially performed but later stopped. The caller mentioned possible drug use. Another caller in the area appeared distressed but was not reporting suicidal intent. The situation involved multiple addresses mentioned in the conversation.
Audio|Heard on: Pittsburgh Police Police Ch 2 Dispatch - Zones 3/6
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01:51
Transcript:
00:00
Possible cardiac arrest near Gladys Avenue between Hollyford and Rosedale.
00:05
A man, approximately 52 years old, unconscious, unknown if he's breathing.
00:11
So it's coming.
00:15
CPR is in progress.
00:17
Caller is advising a man possibly took drugs, possible overdose.
00:22
Base (number withheld).
00:27
(number withheld).
00:31
Got a call at Maxwell's, near Brownsville Road.
00:36
They're stating it's across the road.
00:38
A man, approximately 48 years old, first party caller saying he's not suicidal but feeling homicidal and upset.
00:49
Is that Maxwell's or across the street?
00:54
Says across the street from Maxwell's.
00:56
You want me to send Zone Three?
00:59
We got it.
01:02
Copy.
01:06
Six fifteen ago, is that address again? Repeat my last, please.
01:12
Gladys Avenue near Tropical Avenue.
01:20
It's gonna help you.
01:21
Thank you.
01:24
Thirteen fifty-four.
01:29
(number withheld).
01:30
She'll be looking for a man wearing blue jeans, a black hoodie, and a black pirate hat (name withheld).
01:37
(number withheld) copy.
01:41
Units responding to Gladys Avenue.
01:44
Caller reporting it's going to be the back house.
01:47
Caller not cooperating with the call taker, no longer doing CPR.
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Location mentioned:
Gladys Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216
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