Man with schizophrenia outside refusing to put down dagger, Lincoln NE


A man diagnosed with schizophrenia and suicidal thoughts is outside near Holdrege St holding a dull dagger. He has not threatened harm but refuses to put the dagger down, saying he wants it for protection.
Audio|Source: Lincoln Police and Fire, Lancaster County Sheriff
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Transcript:
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At near Holdrege St, making contact.
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Making contact with (name withheld), who is currently outside with his son, (name withheld), 33-year-old male wearing a gray t-shirt, jeans shorts.
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He is about 6'5-320.
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He mentioned some suicidal thoughts tonight.
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He is diagnosed schizophrenic.
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Also struggling with some paranoid thoughts.
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He is currently in possession of a dull dagger, has not threatened to harm himself or anybody else with it.
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But he is refusing to put it down or put it away, stating he wants it for his own protection.
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No active disturbance.
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Again, they will both be outside near Holdrege St.
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Location mentioned:
Near Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68505
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