Deputies respond to possible mental health crisis, Springfield MO
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As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies and paramedics responded to a possible mental health crisis near West Farm Road 56 in Springfield. A caller reported receiving a distress message from a man with a history of suicidal thoughts. The man was previously described as hostile toward law enforcement and possibly armed with a crowbar.
Audio|Heard on: Greene MO Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Caller received a phone call from (name withheld).
00:03
He just stated he was not doing well.
00:06
Not sure exactly what that means.
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He has a history of suicidal ideations.
00:10
(Name withheld) then received a text message that says, help me now.
00:15
He's a thirty-one year old male (name withheld).
00:21
Unknown if he's at this location, but that's where he resides.
00:24
Correction, near West Farm Road 56.
00:29
Clear, show me en route.
00:32
Six hundred and 38 clear from bypassing battlefield.
00:35
Units responding, paramedic 56.
00:38
Be advised, per the previous call on November 30th, the male may be anti-law enforcement at that time.
00:46
He had armed himself with several things, including a crowbar.
00:50
He said he was going to fight incoming deputies.
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Location mentioned:
W Farm Rd 56, Springfield, MO 65803
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