Man distressed on 7th Street Bridge after father's death, Cortez CO
Medical EmergencyA man sat on the 7th Street Bridge distraught over his father's death; authorities confirmed he denied any suicidal intent after conversation.
Audio|Source: Montezuma County Public Safety
03:41
Transcript:
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To the 7th Street Bridge near East 7th Street.
00:04
Caller reported a male subject sitting on the bridge screaming.
00:12
Subject was sad, saying his dad was in heaven.
00:20
Caller has since left.
00:28
10.5.
00:31
Not sure which side of the bridge he's sitting on.
00:36
Possibly on the south side.
00:42
Yeah.
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4.
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The 1644.
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Cortez a little fork in the area of that.
00:57
Subject is wearing a yellow shirt and jeans. Ten four, that's 1644.
01:14
We're moving forward.
01:18
Go ahead.
01:21
Do you know the time between the calls?
01:30
We just received the text 911.
01:36
10-4[1], I'm at the 7th Street Bridge.
01:38
I don't immediately see anyone.
01:39
I'll check around on Paxette.
01:42
10-4[1], he's on the ledge.
01:44
He may not be visible from the road but he's on a ledge below the bridge.
01:48
The subject is sitting on a ledge under the bridge.
01:52
Two more units, thank you.
01:56
Alright, 1646.
01:58
What is the description of the male subject again?
02:03
He has black hair in a bun, wearing a yellow long sleeve shirt with jeans.
02:12
Ten four. He is over here.
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Near west side of the bridge, about South Valley and 7th.
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10-4[1], 16-49.
02:29
Two calls for us, sir.
02:40
A BLM unit reported shots fired and vandalism nearby five minutes ago, including automatic fire.
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10-4[1]0.
03:15
1042. Have a good night.
03:22
Clear me from the Zorro violation, please.
03:26
Pull me at the error, please.
03:32
Will be clear.
03:33
I spoke with him, male named Brandon.
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He did not give a last name.
03:37
I asked if he planned to hurt himself or others, he said no.
Police codes explained
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgement / Affirmative (OK)
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Location mentioned:
W 7th St, Cortez, CO 81321
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