Man left home after expressing intent to harm himself, Salem IL
Police were dispatched to check on a man who left his home near County Farm Road after expressing that he might harm himself. The man was last seen walking toward town wearing a dark green jacket and black pants. He had mentioned feeling depressed and that others might be better off if he was gone.
Audio|Source: Salem Fire and Surrounding Fire, Police & EMS
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Transcript:
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Sounded units I just had notified county of a male.
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We need to check well-being of.
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I've got a male of (name withheld).
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He left his home near County Farm Road, walked to Route 50, then headed toward town.
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Probably approximately 15 to 30 minutes ago wearing a dark green jacket, black sweat pants.
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He was kind of depressed and made mention that he...
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We would probably be better off if he was gone,
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stated he was leaving the home to walk to Walmack to go to the bar.
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Going to the bar in Walmack,
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he made a comment that he would be better off gone.
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He's been depressed lately.
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He left the home walking towards Route 50 and then turned westbound,
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male wearing a dark green coat,
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and black slip.
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Can't.
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County 27. I'm going to be 1060.
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27-14.
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Location mentioned:
Near County Farm Rd, Salem, IL 62881
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