Veteran with cancer threatens suicide at residence, Willmar MN


Emergency responders are assisting a veteran at a residence who is very upset and threatening to take his own life. The veteran has cancer and became distressed after an incident with the Veterans Affairs office. His wife is in contact with a suicide prevention hotline seeking help.
Audio|Source: Willmar Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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3-3-237, or a law for a check, suicidal party.
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near seven and a half street, southwest.
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He'd be doing a welfare check for a very upset vet.
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There was a suicide hotline that was calling in. The wife is on the line with them.
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The party is very distraught.
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Screaming in the background,
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threatening suicide.
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Something happened with the VA today.
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He's just done. He has cancer and just done with life.
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And she needs assistance.
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Willmar, MN
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