Child with mental disabilities threatens self-harm at school, Columbus OH


An 8-year-old student with mental disabilities at Highlands Community Learning Center ran to the playground and threatened to stab himself. Staff are with the child and emergency services are responding.
Audio|Source: Columbus Police Dispatch - Citywide
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Transcript:
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A is coming in, near Godown Rd at Highlands Community Learning Center.
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They have an 8-year-old student that is suicidal, (name withheld), male, white shirt, black pants.
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Just ran outside to the playground, has mental disabilities.
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Keep stating he wants to die and stab himself with a knife.
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They're currently out on the playground with him.
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Location mentioned:
Near Godown Rd, Columbus, OH 43220
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