Man with dementia threatens to shoot during episode, Albion IN
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WeaponsAn 85-year-old man with dementia threatened to shoot someone with a shotgun during a mental health episode at a residence near West 450 South in Albion, Indiana. He had a shotgun but no ammunition. Emergency responders transported one male to the hospital and are gathering medical history.
Audio|Heard on: Noble County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Countians have a mental psych on the board near West 450 South, Albion, IN.
00:06
Caller advising that an 85-year-old father is upset, stating someone is outside trying to hit his van with a truck.
00:13
Caller looked outside multiple times but did not see anyone.
00:17
She believes this is a mental health issue.
00:38
Caller states the father is upset and will not take no for an answer.
00:41
He is threatening to shoot someone with a shotgun.
00:44
Caller says he has a shotgun but no ammunition.
01:15
One male was transported to the hospital.
01:18
Partner is obtaining medical history now.
01:26
The father has been diagnosed with dementia but is not taking any medication.
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Location mentioned:
W 450 S, Albion, IN 46701
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