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Man posts suicidal messages with gun on social media, Sterling IL

audio iconMedical Emergency
Near W 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081

A man posted messages and a photo on social media expressing suicidal thoughts after losing his job and feeling very depressed. A welfare check has been requested.

Audio|Source: Whiteside County Fire/PD ISP Troop 1/2
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Transcript:
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I have Tanya Murray on the phone.
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She is requesting a welfare check possibly on her brother-in-law, Tracy Steinberg.
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He lives at 2303 West 3rd Street.
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She stated that they woke up this morning to several Facebook posts from him,
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saying that he wants to commit suicide.
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She stated that one post had a picture of him pointed a gun at his head.
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She said he just lost his job recently at Rainers.
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He's very depressed.
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There is no family in the area to go over and check on him.

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Near W 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081
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