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Possible suicide threat at hotel on Poplar AveMemphis TN

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audio iconMedical Emergency
Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were called to the Hampton Inn near Poplar Avenue for a possible suicide threat. A friend reported that a man, approximately 25 years old, had stated intentions to harm himself. Sergeant Lane and officers from missing persons attempted to locate the individual at the hotel. It is unclear if contact was made.

Audio|Heard on: Memphis Police and Shelby County Sheriff
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00:56
Transcript:
00:00
Eight (number withheld).
00:03
A suicide call, near Poplar Avenue.
00:09
Unknown room number.
00:12
Sergeant Lane with missing persons.
00:15
First officer attempted to locate a male approximately 25 years of age, (name withheld).
00:24
Questioning 25 years of age.
00:26
Date of birth (number withheld).
00:28
Their violence. He told his friend he was going to commit suicide.
00:31
First officers checked with the front desk to see if the subject is at that location.
00:38
If contact was made, complainant requesting that you contact him before leaving the scene.
00:46
Friend located the subject last seen at the Hampton Inn near Poplar Avenue.

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Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119

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