Male reports hostage situation at East Mental Hospital


A man called 911 saying he was being held hostage at gunpoint inside East Mental Hospital. The call ended abruptly, and police have not yet made contact with him.
Audio|Source: Baton Rouge Police and East Baton Rouge Sheriff
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Transcript:
Male caller dialed 911, spoke with EMS, stated being held hostage at gunpoint at East Mental Hospital. EMS stated the subject either put down the phone or placed the call on hold. They still haven't transferred over us to 15.8.
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Location mentioned:
E St, Baton Rouge, LA 70807
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