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Man threatens to shoot himself with crossbow and firearmBenton IL

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N Buchanan St, Benton, IL 62812

A caller reported a man near North Buchanan Street threatened to shoot himself. He was said to have a crossbow and possibly a firearm. Officers were sent for a welfare check.

Audio|Source: Franklin, Perry, Jackson, Williamson, and Jefferson Counties Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Near North Buchanan Street, RP 911,
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not on scene,
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advising she had gotten a phone call from the mail stating he was going to put a bullet in his brain.
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RP advising she knows he has a crossbow and possibly a 32.
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Unsure.
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The S. near North Buchanan Street, please be not secure possible suicidal subject.
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Time is 2052.

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Location mentioned:
N Buchanan St, Benton, IL 62812

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