Student attempts suicide near Highland Street and East Union, East Alton IL


A sixth grade male student named (name withheld) is at the intersection near Highland Street and East Union in East Alton. He is trying to get hit by a vehicle in an apparent suicide attempt. A female companion is present trying to calm him.
Audio|Source: East Alton, Hartford, Roxana, S. Roxana and Wood River Police / Fire
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The title subject, Highland Street, East Union, Highland Street, East Union.
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A sixth grader that goes by the name of (name withheld), unknown last name, is apparently at that intersection trying to get hit by a vehicle to kill himself.
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A male wearing red Nike shirt,
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pants, socks, and no shoes.
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Just passed Illinois four, semi-on shoulder,
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no reflectors or lights on.
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Last he saw was at that intersection, left headed towards Union. His wife is with him now,
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trying to calm him down.
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I'm sure where he is at this point, he's going to try to find him, and then pulse back.
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East Alton, IL
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