Deputies check on distressed person near Myrtle Ave, Granite City IL
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were dispatched to a possible mental health crisis near Myrtle Avenue in Granite City. A caller reported a person walking in the area who appeared suicidal and might have a knife, though none was seen. The individual was later found in an alleyway nearby. Subsequent reporting suggested the person had not made threats that day but seemed very upset. The situation may involve a potential mental health emergency.
Audio|Heard on: Madison IL Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Any units that can free up, I have a (name withheld) walking southbound near Nameoki and Myrtle.
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10-4, 2544 en route.
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Two 4254. The person is currently behind a building near Nameoki in the alleyway.
00:17
Ten four.
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What's going on with them?
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They appear suicidal.
00:23
Caller believes they might harm themselves with a knife.
00:25
They have been making threats all day.
00:27
Caller did not see a knife on them.
00:29
Ten four.
00:30
Hey, hold on back in.
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Ten four.
00:35
Two 4234. This is 43.
00:37
Caller now reports they did not threaten to hurt themselves with a knife today.
00:41
Just that the person is very upset.
00:43
Ten four.
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Location mentioned:
Myrtle Ave, Granite City, IL 62040
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