Man threatens harm with kitchen knife at apartment complex, Tempe AZ
AssaultA man in his 40s wearing all black is involved in a confrontation at an apartment complex near Rio Salado Pkwy. The caller threatened to use deadly force against this man but initially claimed to have no weapons. Later, the caller said he has a kitchen knife. Police are trying to get the caller to disengage. Both apartments 10 and 12 are involved, and there is a history of threats and possible firearm possession.
Audio|Source: Tempe Police Department - North Patrol District
02:23
Transcript:
00:00
It's on the 236.
00:01
We advise that the subject is a male in his 40s wearing all-black clothing.
00:05
Caller is now making threats to do something if the cops don't do anything about this.
00:09
Caller says he will use deadly force on this subject, but he doesn't have any weapons.
00:12
Can we're trying to get the complaint to disengage?
00:15
Ten, four, we're trying. It's on the 236, the complaint's now saying that he's back at his apartment near Rio Salado Pkwy subject lives in apartment 12.
00:21
We're still trying to get him to disengage.
00:23
Turn 50, I'll be on that info.
00:27
It's on the 236, the caller set the phone down and is now yelling.
00:32
It's on the 236, the caller set the phone down and is now yelling.
00:35
Show myself in Ranger 60, 10-7[2].
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10-4[1].
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22.
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104-22. 20. 2017 to that 236 on 9.
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10-4[1]. 10-4. Order 11.
00:44
411 can i be taken a 416[3] at 850 west rio solado kirk 10 ago a vehicle lifted up the greek without paying and left
00:56
george 450 did you have traffic
00:58
accidental It's on the 236.
01:00
We do have history from the caller.
01:01
He does have RMS cautions.
01:03
We're known to carry a firearm.
01:04
We still have your limb or going on the line?
01:05
That's 10-4[1].
01:06
It's still an open line.
01:07
1246, we advise the caller is now saying he has a kitchen knife.
01:10
We will pull you guys going 23 now.
01:12
10-4[1], do you want the channel?
01:13
No, not yet. 104.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-4: Acknowledgement/Message Received
[2]
10-7: Out of Service
[3]
416: Disturbance
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Location mentioned:
Near W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281
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