Man threatens to shoot if not helped at apartment, Chicago IL
Medical EmergencyPolice were asked to check on a 77-year-old man at his apartment who threatened to shoot if not assisted. The man reported feeling threatened by gang members and has a history of mental illness, including schizophrenia and delusions.
Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 11
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They want us to check on a 77-year-old man named (name withheld) near Winthrop Ave.
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I'm just going to read it out loud in case there's anybody there.
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The mail states he threatened to shoot if 911 doesn't come, says he is threatened by gang members.
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He is on the Sexual Offenders Registry, has schizophrenia, delusional, recently discharged from a medic's surgery unit, has a history of hoarding and insect infestation.
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He's talking incessantly, lives alone.
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I know. We're going to have to check on him when we're done with that one.
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Location mentioned:
Near N Winthrop Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
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