Man threatens suicide with knife; woman is safe, Waltham MA


A woman left a residence near Middlesex Cir in Waltham after reporting that her boyfriend threatened suicide by holding a knife to his throat and blocked her from calling emergency services. The man remains inside the house and reportedly has access to a gun. A 13-year-old boy nearby may have difficulties interacting with police.
Audio|Source: Waltham Police & Fire
03:49
Transcript:
00:00
RP is calling on behalf of a party named (name withheld).
00:02
She's reporting that her boyfriend is threatening suicide, and every time she goes to call 911, he holds a knife to his throat.
00:08
The boyfriend's name is unknown.
00:09
This happened about five minutes ago.
00:40
The female party has left the house.
00:42
Probably now he's alone.
00:47
And you're saying the party who threatened suicide is still inside, but the woman is outside? That's correct.
00:53
The female party is now at Dunkin' Donuts.
02:09
Be aware, (name withheld), the female party, states that the male has access to a gun.
02:14
Also, there is a 13-year-old male in the area who does not respond well to police.
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Location mentioned:
Near Middlesex Cir, Waltham, MA 02452
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