Person armed with handgun threatens suicide at home, West Memphis AR
Emergency personnel responded to a residence near Sycamore Drive after a caller reported a person armed with a handgun who threatened to harm themselves. Several children and adults were inside the home. Authorities attempted to make contact with the individual and caller.
Audio|Source: West Memphis & Marion Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Near Sycamore Drive.
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I've got a call from Ms.
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Jefferson. She stated that her son, (name withheld), is possibly suicidal.
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The subject is armed with a handgun, no medical history documented.
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Reporting party stated the residence is occupied at least five times.
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Got two adults, three toddlers, range from the age of 1 to 5.
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May contact, near Sycamore Drive.
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Ms. Jefferson is inbound, no ETA given.
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Okay, call her back to see if she can make contact.
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I try to get the McGowan Head stepped out towards me.
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They'll show me in the area.
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The thing is, check your kit.
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I've got a camera in here by the computer.
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3.46-16. That one needs to be charged.
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It has no battery.
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Check.
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14.
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Take, 14 to the point.
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The 7.
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Discharge, 1-1-7.
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Hit 1-1-5.
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Contact with the caller.
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Doing it now.
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She's going in the house.
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Calling them and telling them now.
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West Memphis, AR
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