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Man with knife threatens patrons at public library, Berkeley CA

audio iconAssault, Weapons
Berkeley, CA

A man in his 50s armed with a knife threatened people at the Berkeley Public Library on Russell Street. He appeared agitated and aggressive toward patrons.

Audio|Source: Berkeley Police and Fire
00:55
Transcript:
00:00
Adam Nine, are you able to respond back to the library, 19 on Russell, the subject with the knife?
00:05
What's you doing?
00:06
He's agitated and threatening the patrons.
00:09
I copy. Start a S unit as well, please.
00:12
He's claiming veteran status.
00:14
Also respond with Adam 9 and Team 2S unit to respond near Russell.
00:20
At 24, I got me before.
00:21
104, second call for service, white now 50s, black hair, bright tank top, and tan camel pants has a knife on him and is making threats to the patrons and agitated.

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