Man with bat involved in mental health crisis near N 24th St, Lincoln NE


A man in black clothing tried to get a baseball bat near N 24th St. He then left after receiving a text. The caller fears he is heading to a transient camp to harm someone. This may be connected to a previous incident where a woman was cut with a knife. The caller is waiting outside to meet police.
Audio|Source: Lincoln Police and Fire, Lancaster County Sheriff
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Transcript:
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Mental health check, near N 24th St, making contact with (name withheld), who's outside.
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Said 20 ago, an individual named (name withheld).
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Unknown last name, a 40-year-old male, about 5'2, all-black clothing, was on location attempting to get a baseball bat.
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Received a text and left the location.
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Caller believes he is now en route to harm someone in a transient camp.
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Caller is concerned this is related to a female previously cut with a butcher knife.
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She is waiting near N 24th St.
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Location mentioned:
Near N 24th St, Lincoln, NE 68503
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