Man expresses suicidal thoughts outside hospital


A man standing outside St. Joseph's Hospital is expressing thoughts of suicide and considering overdosing. He is not violent and has no weapons. Emergency responders are on the way.
Audio|Source: Syracuse Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
452. 55. 52. 55. It's going to be a suicide threat. 742, James Street, St. Joe's no-patient behavioral, and Catherine and Lodi. It's going to be right in front. Melissa Evner with Helio is calling in. Chris could check on a (name withheld), 33-year-old Whitnell, is expressing suicidal ideations via phone. However, he is located in front of us. Thinking about intentionally overdosing. Non-violent, no weapons. He's going to be in a silver t-shirt, tan shorts, gray and caramel-colored sneakers. AMR's requesting to be advised. 6.41B.E., longed off. 55, got it. 55. Just to be advised, you're showing up as 32 on our radio banner.
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Near James St, Syracuse, NY 13203
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