Teen threatened to shoot himself in online post, Chatham NY
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Medical EmergencyA 15-year-old boy was reported to have suicidal thoughts after his mother found a TikTok video where he stated he might shoot himself with a shotgun. The mother called for help, and responders were dispatched to the location near Hudson Avenue in Chatham.
Audio|Heard on: Columbia County Sheriff and Fire, Hudson Police
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To speak and two, respond to near Hudson Avenue Village Chatham.
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Cross street 1st Street and 2nd Street.
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Caller is with her 15-year-old son who is reported to have suicidal ideation.
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Mother states that she discovered a TikTok of the son making suicidal statements indicating that he would put a shotgun to his mouth.
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Machine, they'll be in room.
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2B22 you're assigned the route at 1712 caller states that the post was made yesterday and that the son may be unaware that she is calling
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Location mentioned:
Hudson Ave, Chatham, NY 12037
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