Man threatens with bow and arrow in Altamont


A man argued with others while holding a bow and arrow. He dropped the weapon and deputies secured the area. There was also a suicide threat mentioned.
Audio|Source: Clay County Sheriff and EMS, Wayne County Sheriff and EMS, Flora Police, Fairfield Police, Fire, and EMS, ISP Districts 12,13, and 19
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Transcript:
4 Tower Lane, Altamont. Effingham County advised, there's a verbal altercation, one male with a bow and arrow, one deputy on scene has secured, other deputies are on a step at suicide threat. The (name withheld) dropped the bow and arrow, and again, the situation is secure.
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Location mentioned:
Near W Tower Ln, Altamont, IL 62411
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