Employee threatens self after termination near freeway


An employee threatened to harm himself after being fired and was driving on the freeway.
Audio|Source: Mesa Police Department Superstition Patrol District
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Transcript:
They're saying an employee was just terminated currently on a lift on the way home. He was making statements that he's going to go home to shoot himself. He said he has a 422[1] at home. He left about 8 minutes ago in a gray Hyundai, Tucson. (name withheld), 8 Baker, (name withheld). His home 20 is in Phoenix. Baker 53 copy. Can we work on getting a 21[2] for him. And for the call speaker put in a note in the call saying he's currently on the 202 going west on approaching Mesa Drive. Baker 53 copy. If we don't make contact with him via 21, can you let Phoenix know, please?
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
422: Possession of a firearm
[2]
21: Phone call (attempting contact with subject)
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Location mentioned:
Near S Mesa Dr, Mesa, AZ 85210
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