Teen reported attempting suicide and possible overdose, Monument CO


A caller reports a 15-year-old boy (name withheld) said he attempted suicide twice and took pills. He may be at home trying to get the gun safe code. His parents are not due home until 2200. He has a prior history of attempts and is still responding to texts. Officers are checking his welfare and units are on scene.
Audio|Source: El Paso County Sheriff's Office EPSO-1
01:40
Transcript:
Good Adam 11. Can I get you to stand by that call and copy a Suicidal Check the Welfare[1]? Beacon 21, would you copy cover? What? 21? Is that having any chatter? It's going to be 1-310 Bowstring Drive. We're checking on (name withheld). There's a phone number in the screen for him. He's a 15-year-old male 5-9 heavy build. He missed football practice earlier and the RP texted him. He (name withheld) stated that he tried two times today and that he took something that will end it all. He also stated that his parents won't be home until 2200 tonight. Again, he does have a history of attempts. He also missed practice last week. (name withheld) is also called into 988 break. Both units continuing. (name withheld) is still responding to text. He has no associated vehicle, no DK or drugs that the RP is aware of. Otherwise, besides the pills that he took today, RP is still trying to figure that out. And it looks like the RP states that he believes he is at home trying to get the code for the gun safe. They're still on the line with the RP. Great of 32 status. 247.
Good Adam 11. Can I get you to stand by that call and copy a Suicidal Check the Welfare[1]? Beacon 21, would you copy cover? What? 21? Is that having any chatter? It's going to be 1-310 Bowstring Drive. We're checking on (name withheld). There's a phone number in the screen for him. He's a 15-year-old male 5-9 heavy build. He missed football practice earlier and the RP texted him. He (name withheld) stated that he tried two times today and that he took something that will end it all. He also stated that his parents won't be home until 2200 tonight. Again, he does have a history of attempts. He also missed practice last week. (name withheld) is also called into 988 break. Both units continuing. (name withheld) is still responding to text. He has no associated vehicle, no DK or drugs that the RP is aware of. Otherwise, besides the pills that he took today, RP is still trying to figure that out. And it looks like the RP states that he believes he is at home trying to get the code for the gun safe. They're still on the line with the RP. Great of 32 status. 247.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Check the Welfare: Request for police to check on someone's safety or well-being
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Location mentioned:
Near Bowstring Rd, Monument, CO 80132
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