Man reports wrist injury then denies it in welfare check, Spokane WA


Police are performing a welfare check after a man texted his brother saying he had cut his wrist but later said he was not injured. Officers are gaining entry with help from a janitor, and medics are ready nearby.
Audio|Source: Spokane City Law Enforcement
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Transcript:
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The suicidal welfare check, near East 13th, room 108.
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Our complainant got a text from his brother, (name withheld), saying that he had slit his wrist, blood was dripping,
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and then he stated he had not cut his wrist, it didn't work, it's unknown what he was trying to use.
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We did call the location, and just not staffed that night.
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We reached a janitor, he said he could let us through.
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It's going to be Tennessee-O-Rourke as in local East Theta-Sero with the valid drivers and we're going to have medics stage.
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Near East 13th, number 108.
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Location mentioned:
Near E 13th Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
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