Teen in emotional distress on bridge near Akins High School, Austin TX


A teenage boy was seen sitting on a bridge near Akins High School appearing to be in emotional distress or having mental health issues. Authorities and the school were notified to check on his welfare.
Audio|Source: Travis County Law Enforcement
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Transcript:
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And I just got flagged down by a tow truck driver reference,
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possibly a teen or a young juvenile male,
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either sitting on the bridge or real near the bridge, looks like he's probably in distress, emotionally possibly,
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or mental health issues,
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just north of Akins High School on the bridge portion of that location.
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Turn for him.
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Navy 45, I let AISD know, because I'm not sure maybe one of their kids took off from campus.
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I'm going to start that way also, if you can just let APD know as well.
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Location mentioned:
Near S 1st St, Austin, TX 78748
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