Son holds hammer during family verbal dispute, Wheaton IL
Family OffensePolice responded to a family dispute at near Briarcliffe Boulevard where a 20-year-old son was holding a hammer during an argument. He has had past suicidal behavior and owns realistic airsoft guns. The situation remained verbal with caution advised due to the weapons and mental health concerns.
Audio|Source: DU-Comm Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, COD Police
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Transcript:
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3 and 6. We're going to meet them at 6th, near Briarcliffe Boulevard.
00:05
The 20-year-old son has a hammer. It looks like it's a verbal only. We're trying to get further.
00:10
It looks like you put the hammer down. Looks like you do have an LSI here for an Andrew or City,
00:15
who is suicidal previous time to Tuesday in the past.
00:18
And he does have possession of realistic-looking airsoft rifles and pistols, both in his vehicle and residence.
00:23
Serious used caution when dealing with him.
00:26
Well, I'll be en route to that also. We got a copy.
00:34
Tingo, too.
00:41
Hey, I'm local, just be advised for that Briarcliffe call. We did take a bunch of his airsoft guns with his consent, but I'm not sure if he got them back or not. They do look real, though.
00:53
All right, we in Eunice responding for Briar Cliff.
00:56
He is aware the PD is coming.
00:58
Our caller did not be compatible with you guys.
01:01
Our caller is waiting at the front door, the son is outside.
01:04
Sir, you can send that call to me.
01:06
There you go five, I'm almost back. You can put me on it as well.
01:14
...for Andrew. Showing Valis through that address.
01:17
He does have a field notification here.
01:20
And we need it. Looks like the son's trying to leave with his girlfriend.
01:23
I guess she does a Honda Sierra VL, you know, if they start leaving.
01:27
Girl statements.
01:30
Negative, I don't believe, so they were just calling because there was a disagreement and he picked up a hammer.
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Location mentioned:
Near Briarcliffe Blvd, Wheaton, IL 60189
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