Man threatens self-harm and harm to others at gym, Springfield IL
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Officers responded to Planet Fitness after a man expressed intentions to harm himself and others following a recent breakup. A welfare check was performed to ensure his safety.
Audio|Heard on: Sangamon County Public Safety
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00:52
Transcript:
00:00
If you can start for the area of Planet Fitness near Sengen, callers not in town.
00:06
This location was from where the subject was showing at the time of the call.
00:11
Be checking on a (name withheld), possibly in a silver or gray vehicle.
00:20
Person recently broke up with their partner, making statements of self-harm or wanting to harm other people.
00:34
SG615, Sengman, were you 21?
00:38
10.
00:43
If I check on the welfare, Planet Fitness subject making a statement about wanting to harm himself and others.
00:51
Hey, we're out.
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Location mentioned:
Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL 62704
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