Male threatens suicide with firearm at rural Minnesota home, Staples MN
Medical EmergencyAuthorities conducted a welfare check at a rural home near 932nd Street in Staples, Minnesota, after a male sent his family messages expressing suicidal thoughts involving a firearm. The male was reported to be alone with dogs in the house and has access to firearms. Entry instructions included using the back or side door, as the main door is not used in winter.
Audio|Source: Wadena,Otter Tail, Hubbard, and Todd County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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A request for a welfare checkup with suicidal party or potentially suicidal party.
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We had near 932nd Street, it's rural Staples.
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The male party sent his wife and daughter messages of suicidal nature, including a firearm.
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He does have access to firearms at the house.
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She advised to use the back or side door.
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The main front door is not used in the winter.
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10-4[1].
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We have Jason Wilkins.
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10-4[1].
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Forty 109, Wadena's.
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The RP there is the male alone?
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She did not say that she was at home.
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Mail party would be alone.
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We have a 21 for him.
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I can look in check.
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She also said that there's dogs at the residents.
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10-4: Acknowledgement (OK / Message received)
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Location mentioned:
Staples, MN 56479
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