Man barricaded in room amid mental health crisis


A man is inside a room and has locked himself in. He feels that people are trying to harm him and has asked for police help. This situation seems to be related to his mental health and he might be scared of the police.
Audio|Source: Oakland Police Department
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Transcript:
I want, can you check this, or can you check this 50150 on B3, 495 10th Street? 9.10th Street Department, 415[1]. R.P. is (name withheld), calling regards to boyfriend, (name withheld). Mel Black, 32, then-billed gray tank top. I don't know if he has access to weapons, he barricaded himself in his room. He's paranoid about people plotting to kill him. R.P. does not know his mental diagnosis. He contacted her asking for her to call the police. Says he can be nervous around police. R.P. not on scene, but you can call her if needed. Incident 253. Copy. And a unit to assist? 37-5-1. 37-5-1. That's also our 9-26. Go on more time.
Police codes explained
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[1]
415: Disturbance
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Location mentioned:
Near 10th St, Oakland, CA 94607
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