Man reported on bridge possibly planning suicide, Omaha NE


Police are checking the well-being of a man reported on a city bus heading to a pedestrian bridge near Riverfront Drive. The man may intend to commit suicide. He has a history of suicide attempts and substance use. Exact location is unclear between Nebraska and Iowa sides.
Audio|Source: Omaha Police Dispatch - Southeast
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Transcript:
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Please copy southeast building at check well being near Riverfront Dr pedestrian bridge units respond please by
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Take for 11.
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Thank you. Tech well-being near Riverfront Dr pedestrian bridge, client (name withheld), mid-40s, white male, bald, beard,
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possibly in a high-visibility orange shirt with JPP construction on it.
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It's on a city bus en route to possibly this location to commit suicide, has a history of suicide attempts hanging under the bridge, also a history of substance use, unknown weapons, or drinking.
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Caller was unsure if he'd be on the Nebraska or Iowa side, was also transferred to Potts County, Baker 11.
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Location mentioned:
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge., 705 Riverfront Dr, Omaha, NE 68102
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
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