Man with mental disability assaults mail carrier near Columbus Pkwy, Buffalo NY


A man with mental disabilities threatened and chased a mail carrier near Columbus Parkway. The suspect also attacked his father and the mail carrier. The mail carrier declined ambulance assistance at the scene.
Audio|Source: Buffalo Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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I'm getting calls from a neighbor that says there's a 30-year-old male threatening and chasing the mailman.
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Caller states the male has mental disabilities, white male wearing blue, and the mailman is running towards McKinley.
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They're calling from him just a little way off.
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Engine 1 respond is an EMS unit, number 95 Franklin, between Church and West Eagle.
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It's going to be on the third floor for female, passed out.
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Engine 1 respond, this is an EMS unit, number 95 Franklin, between Church of West Eagle, third floor, for female passed out.
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I'm 11 to 26 hours, both of fire.
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That's clear, thank you.
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Columbus, the mail carrier is going to be at Columbus and McKinley.
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He was assaulted by the mail at near Columbus Pkwy.
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I don't want an ambulance at this time.
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Again, he's at Columbus and McKinley.
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Roger Ladder 2, you're going to respond, and you want to hold up, and you want to hold up.
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Appreciate you all in.
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Up in two 20 radio.
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Neighbor trouble.
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29 Howling Drive, you're clear.
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Columbus Parkway, be advised.
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Now the father of the suspect is calling states the steps on attack him and the mailman.
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Now we got the off-site grandmother calling as well.
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Location mentioned:
Columbus Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14213
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