Person attempts suicide by refusing food in alley, Chicago IL


Dispatch recording about a person with bipolar disorder in an alley near North Honore St who is refusing to eat in an apparent suicide attempt. The audio says EMS and fire were notified and mentions kitchen knives and unit responses. Personal names in the recording are withheld.
Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 03
00:58
Transcript:
At 12:20 the caller said it's by the expressway near the (name withheld) exit. They transferred this person to IST. Do you want me to notify them? You can notify them. I'll also take a walk. Acknowledged. At 12:15, take a Dixieguard. I have an attempted suicide in the alley near North Honore St. (name withheld) said a person with bipolar disorder is refusing to eat in an apparent suicide attempt. EMS wants to be advised. Answer yes for weapons when asked about kitchen knives. Fire is responding near North Honore St.
At 12:20 the caller said it's by the expressway near the (name withheld) exit. They transferred this person to IST. Do you want me to notify them? You can notify them. I'll also take a walk. Acknowledged. At 12:15, take a Dixieguard. I have an attempted suicide in the alley near North Honore St. (name withheld) said a person with bipolar disorder is refusing to eat in an apparent suicide attempt. EMS wants to be advised. Answer yes for weapons when asked about kitchen knives. Fire is responding near North Honore St.
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Location mentioned:
Near N Honore St, Chicago, IL 60622
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