Man sends goodbye messages, welfare check underway, Douglas County NE


Authorities are conducting a welfare check on a man who sent goodbye messages to his ex-girlfriend suggesting possible self-harm. It is not clear if he is armed or under the influence.
Audio|Source: Douglas County Sheriff
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Transcript:
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Checkwell being 21051 George B Lake Parkway.
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21051 George B Lake Parkway.
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Third-party callers requesting a check on ex-boyfriend Michael Prowl Smith, a 27-year-old white male who sent goodbye text messages and asking the caller to give messages to his family, implying that he was going to harm himself, didn't give any method or indicate he's harmed himself yet.
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He's known to have guns, but unknown if he's armed with anything, unknown drinking or drug use.
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Location mentioned:
Near George B. Lake Pkwy, Elkhorn, NE 68022
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