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Man reportedly threatening to shoot himself

Heard on: Polk County, Dallas County, and Warren County Public Safety and ISP
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(number withheld) Merle Hay.
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Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50322

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Weapons reported near Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50322 on Feb 28, 2026, 11:09 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of a man threatening to harm himself near Merle Hay Road. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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