Man reported suicidal near Franklin Street in Dow, Dow IL
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As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies and EMS responded to a medical emergency near Franklin Street in Dow where a man reportedly was suicidal. The caller, identified as his son, said the man had mentioned having a knife earlier but did not currently have one. Emergency personnel and hospital staff were dispatched to assist.
Audio|Heard on: Jerseyville City Police / EMS
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Transcript:
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King 25 - near Franklin Street, Dow.
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Caller stated his father is suicidal.
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He mentioned having a knife.
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(number withheld)
00:18
What's the address again?
00:26
Near Franklin Street.
00:29
The male subject does not have a knife.
00:32
He stated that if he was going to harm himself, that is what he would use.
00:35
His son is there with him now.
00:53
Attention, Jersey Hospital will respond near Franklin Street, Dow.
00:58
For a male subject,
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Suicidal.
01:00
Deputies are en route.
01:02
Attention, Jersey Hospital will respond near Franklin Street, Dow.
01:07
For a male subject,
01:08
Suicidal, deputies are en route, time of page 5:06, just now and click.
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Location mentioned:
Franklin St, Dow, IL 62022
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