Welfare check for armed person threatening suicide


Callers request a welfare check at a Water Street address after a reckless driving report. The person at the location has mental health issues, reportedly threatened suicide by cop, and there is an alert for firearms. Responders describe the scene as unstable.
Audio|Source: Rockingham and Harrisonburg Fire/EMS
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Transcript:
We can respond, 108 Water Street, 1018 Water Street, and open across the South Terrace Avenue, Harnsburg Street for a welfare check in progress. Originally received a call in regards to reckless driving in Augusta County. Augusta County is requesting a welfare check on (name withheld) at this address. The individual was threatening suicide by cop and does have mental health issues. We also do have a location alert for firearms and the residents and the males at (name withheld). The location is still unstable.
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Location mentioned:
Near W Water St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
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