Resident refusing food, showing self-harm behavior, Chicago IL
Medical EmergencyDispatch audio for a mental health call at an apartment near W Melrose St on the second floor. A caller (name withheld) says his brother has not been eating or drinking for days, talks to himself, and has a history of hurting himself by hitting his head. The brother can become aggressive toward their mother. Responding units and a crisis intervention officer are being requested. There is no active violence at the time of the call.
Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 01
01:20
Transcript:
00:00
14. 1634, I'll get a sergeant to roll with you. 1634? Okay, for the air, just the mental health disturbing. 4937 West Melrose on the second floor. Nicholas is calling about his brother. He said he goes days without food and water, tries to hurt itself, not taking care of himself. I've got truck 58 on scene. He said he normally harms himself by hitting his head against the wall.
00:29
None of it's happening now, but he does randomly become aggressive. I did contact Nicholas back to see what was actually going on. He said that the brother just been talking to himself and kind of get aggressive with the mom and he wants him checked out. Available, Sergeant, or can I get a CIT officer to roll with 1634?
00:54
1620. 1620, can you head over 49-37 West Melrose with 1634 their request in the TIP officer? 99. 1614, I'll call your message. 1614. O'clock. Thank you, ma'am.
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Location mentioned:
Near W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60641
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