Person threatens self-harm with knife after texts, Alton IL


Police responded to a disturbance at a residence near Fantasy Ln in Alton. A person sent alarming texts threatening to cut themselves with a knife. Family members were involved in a verbal conflict, with one refusing to leave as requested.
Audio|Source: Edwardsville, SIUE, Glen Carbon, Madison County, ISPERN Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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107 and 98, copy,
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suicidal subject.
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117.
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98.
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Respond, near Fantasy Ln, Alton.
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Near Fantasy Ln, Alton.
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Caller is a (name withheld). He said his mother asked his sister (name withheld) to leave.
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She is refusing and now cussing and screaming at mother.
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Clear.
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Yeah.
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407, I'll be around in a minute.
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10-4[1]-2 -2-Thomas Street. 522 Thomas Street across up Sheridan Avenue and Sherman Avenue.
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I've called my...
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The subject said he received a text message from (name withheld).
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I see his arm with a knife and threatened to cut himself via text plus contact five minutes ago.
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Caller said they were unsure if anyone else is at the home.
Police codes explained
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment or confirmation that a message was received and understood.
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Location mentioned:
Near Fantasy Ln, Alton, IL 62002
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