Elderly woman with alzheimer's unresponsive at home, Quincy MA


A person returned home to find the door off its hinges and the elderly mother with Alzheimer's inside unresponsive. The caller next door has a firearm but was told not to use it. Authorities are responding to check on the woman's safety.
Audio|Source: Quincy Police & Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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near Hollis Ave, (name withheld) just came home, door off the hinges.
00:04
Unsure if the elderly mother inside is okay, no answer from her.
00:07
Caller afraid to enter.
00:08
Further instructions to call.
00:09
Contact attempt ongoing.
00:10
Mention of (name withheld).
00:11
Setup coordinated with other units.
00:13
Acknowledged instructions.
00:15
Affirmed understanding. Units assigned, standby for coverage.
00:20
Vehicle information discussed.
00:23
Status update. Greeting exchanged.
00:24
Inquiry about elderly woman’s condition.
00:29
Woman has Alzheimer’s, usually responds to (name withheld).
00:33
Acknowledged.
00:34
Additional units dispatched.
00:36
Location confirmed for response.
00:38
Officer instructed to stand by at intersection.
00:43
Acknowledged instructions.
00:44
Caller next door has firearm and is carrying it.
00:49
Additional information pending.
00:51
Correction made.
00:52
Caller near Hollis Ave lives next door and has firearm.
00:54
Caller advised not to retrieve firearm and to stand by.
00:57
Caller currently does not have firearm on him.
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Location mentioned:
Near Hollis Ave, Quincy, MA 02171
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