Welfare check for man in distress near Armstrong Ave, Knoxville TN
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, police and medical personnel responded to a welfare check for an elderly man at a residential building near Armstrong Avenue. The person had reportedly been sitting for several days without food or water and may have expressed suicidal thoughts. Officers noted the situation did not appear to be an immediate emergency.
Audio|Heard on: Knox TN EMS Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Six five nine, I've got you in service at (number withheld).
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Can I have a priority three for PD for you on Armstrong Avenue when you are ready?
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Go ahead.
00:12
Have a priority three, near Armstrong Avenue.
00:18
Cross of Wells and Kern Place.
00:21
Lobby, Love Towers Building A, apartment (number withheld).
00:27
They went to do a welfare check on a 79-year-old male.
00:35
Say that his (name withheld) said he was going to harm himself.
00:39
He was dropped off by ambulance. He has been in his chair for three days.
00:42
No food or water, and he has soiled himself.
00:47
Looks like PD was on scene advising non-emergency.
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Location mentioned:
Armstrong Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917
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