Man threatens self-harm with knife in Worcester apartment, Worcester MA
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WeaponsAs discussed during the dispatch call, a man at an apartment near Wabash Ave in Worcester was intoxicated and armed with a knife. He threatened to harm himself or the police officers who responded. The man was arguing with a resident's son and was located in the hallway. The caller locked herself inside her apartment and informed police that the man had a young child with him. Officers awaited further actions to safely manage the situation.
Audio|Heard on: Worcester MA Law Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
03:24
Transcript:
00:00
Caller saying that the male has a knife on him.
00:02
He's threatening to hurt himself or police that arrive.
00:07
We got it.
00:09
Guy will head to Wabash as well.
00:12
Received, 10-9, I'll advise you with them then.
00:15
Officers responding to Wabash.
00:16
Just another update.
00:18
We still have the caller online saying that the man wants the police to come at him so that he can use weapon and make us shoot him.
00:32
Zero two, we have UOP standby that way.
00:37
Do I have the OP on?
00:41
UOP in a row.
00:44
Received, thank you.
00:48
Echo 48 , could I just get the comments from Wabash one more time please?
00:53
Yes, Echo Four.
00:54
The caller originally said that her friend (name withheld) was there arguing with her son.
01:00
He was DK. She wanted him removed.
01:02
She later called in that he had a knife on him, threatening to hurt himself or any police officers that arrived.
01:09
Officers?
01:13
Received. Do we have any history with this now?
01:17
We're looking into it.
01:18
I did just get another update saying that the male was going outside heading down the stairs right now.
01:26
One, you can put me in route to Wabash as well.
01:29
Received.
01:33
Three must have followed.
01:35
Received.
01:38
There's no history on Mass card involving this male in any section 12.
01:43
Based on the, he just looks like a heavyset Hispanic male,
01:46
awful facial hair.
01:49
Received, I'll add that to the comments.
01:52
6-4.
01:54
Received.
01:57
Hey, any update?
02:00
We got it.
02:02
She described the male with short curly hair, ripped and jeans.
02:07
And do you know if she's has him standing on the 2nd floor in front of her door?
02:12
Just checking now with the call taker.
02:14
We still have them on the line.
02:17
The caller is no longer sure what floor the male might be on.
02:20
She just said that he's in the hallway somewhere.
02:25
When the caller also locked herself in the apartment, he can't get back in.
02:29
He has a young child.
02:32
Now we got it.
02:33
We're speaking with right now.
02:37
Received. Hey,
02:40
go ahead.
02:43
Just an update.
02:46
The caller on the 2nd floor has her apartment locked so he's unable to get back in there.
02:51
It's possible he's in a common hallway.
02:54
We haven't made entry yet.
02:55
We're going to wait for EOP.
02:57
Received.
03:00
Echo 48.
03:03
Echo 48, go ahead.
03:07
Do we know if this male apparently still has the knife or any other weapons on him?
03:14
We spoke to the caller through the window.
03:18
She said they believe that he still has the switchblade.
03:24
Okay, received.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Wabash Ave, Worcester, MA 01604
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