Elderly man reports suicidal intent after spouse’s burial

Heard on: Scott County Public Safety

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This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

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On the phone with an employee, well, (name withheld).

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She advised that they had a (name withheld), 86 year old male, calling saying he's suicidal.

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He should be at (number withheld) South Elm Street, (number withheld) South Elm.

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He advised that he just buried his wife.

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He didn't want to do.

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Spilled his brains out.

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I'm sure if he has.

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Three kids in the home.

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He's still on his own.

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Current with the staff members there.

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They also realized that there should be a family member coming around five.

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Scott County EMS, stay in the area of (number withheld) South Elm Street.

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Stay in the area of (number withheld) South Elm Street for a suicidal subject.

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Scott County EMS, stage in the area (number withheld) South Elm Street.

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Stage in the area (number withheld) South Elm Street in Scottsburg for a suicidal subject.

2026-09-25 20:42 UTC

Medical Emergency

S Elm St, Scottsburg, IN 47170

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, units were advised that an elderly man (name withheld) called staff at a business and made suicidal statements after recently burying his wife. He was believed to be at a residence near S Elm St in Scottsburg, and EMS was told to stage nearby while responders checked on him.