Father Suicidal With Gun Takes Child in Newport, Newport TN
WeaponsA suicidal father in possession of a gun has taken his child with him in Newport, TN. The incident involves the father and the child together, with confusion over whether this is a kidnapping or a mental health crisis.
Audio|Source: Cocke County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS, Newport Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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We're confused. We thought the way you put this out is a suicidal juvenile. The reason can't, it sounds like a kidnapping.
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He is the father of the child.
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There's no restrictions of him having the child.
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Yeah, I'm a cadet since he showed over the gun and took the juvenile with him and then he was suicidal. Which one was supposed to be suicidal?
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Yeah, I didn't get to change it when I was gun on the nose, I didn't think of that. When the child jumps in the vehicle, trying to stop him when they left.
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Ten more. So the father is the one that's suicidal and the juveniles now with them together.
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Gordon.
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Cosby Hwy, Newport, TN
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