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Fire started inside apartment by person in mental crisis, Tempe AZ

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Near S Terrace Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281

Police responded to an apartment near South Terrace Road after a fire was started inside by a person experiencing a mental health crisis. The fire was extinguished before police arrived. The person had held a knife to their neck but was no longer armed when officers arrived.

Audio|Source: Tempe Police Department - North Patrol District
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And an additional unit to clear an accessory 900 checked near South Terrace Road Unit 179.
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(name withheld) just arrived home from work and their friend had started a fire within the home.
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It is out at this time, advice their subject is bipolar and having a mental breakdown.
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Also stating that the subject was holding a knife up to their neck has been moved away, no longer in play at this time.

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Near S Terrace Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281

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