Man with schizophrenia locked in house with machete, Austin TX


A man diagnosed with schizophrenia locked himself in a house and sent suicidal texts to his father. He may have a machete but no firearms were reported.
Audio|Source: Travis County Law Enforcement
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Transcript:
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Compliance dates her brother-in-law and (name withheld), (number withheld), has been expressing suicidal ideations.
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He texted his father 30 minutes ago, saying he needs to sacrifice himself tonight. Subject diagnosed with schizophrenia is a male.
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No priors lost 90.
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There is possibly a machete on site.
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No firearms as far as the complainant knows.
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A hundred blocks south U.S. 183 highway southbound.
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Closion is going to be in Kenimer in Dunes.
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It's going to be two vehicles. One's a GMC pickup, and one's a white Ranger, not blocking no injuries.
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He has told his parents he locked himself in the house.
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