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Person accidentally shoots self on Yakima Avenue Bridge, Tacoma WA

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N Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA

A person at the Yakima Avenue Bridge in Tacoma accidentally shot themselves and is being evaluated by emergency services. The individual is currently stable and receiving care.

Audio|Source: Tacoma Fire
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Transcript:
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We have reports of the patient apparently had a gun and accidentally shot herself in the place.
00:09
He's currently stable, you know, we're actually evaluated.
00:15
We'll change the address to your location at near Yakima Ave.
00:26
Go Engine 2, can you get us to BLS[1] transport?
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Engine 2, you'll have 8-9.
00:38
Engine 2-8-9.
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Near Yakima Ave.
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8.9. Channel A.2. D.L.
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Trauma with violence.
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Yakima Avenue Bridge. 3,000. Yakima Avenue.
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Aid, 9. Channel A2. DLS[2]. Trauma with violence.
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Yakima Avenue Bridge.
01:07
3,000. Yakima Avenue.
01:09
Time 1334.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
BLS: Basic Life Support medical response or transport for non-life-threatening or lower-acuity emergencies.
[2]
DLS: Pre-arrival medical instructions provided by dispatch to assist before emergency responders arrive.

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N Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA

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