Son threatens father with dementia but does not act, Effingham County IL
Family OffenseA father with dementia and his son had a domestic dispute. The son expressed thoughts about shooting his father but said he would not act on them. Weapons at the home were locked up. The wife reported prior violence from the son but said the situation is calm now.
Audio|Source: Effingham County Sheriff and EMS, Effingham City Police
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Transcript:
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It's to respond to near 800th Avenue, Dieterich.
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I believe it's a domestic dispute.
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There's a father with dementia,
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and the son and his wife live there.
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They're running him out.
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He does have weapons there, they're locked up.
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He was having thoughts of shooting his dad.
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He says he's not going to, and he hung up the call.
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(number withheld).
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(number withheld).
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Speaking with the wife, (name withheld), she's advising that he has been violent with her before.
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He was just standing close to her and made her uncomfortable.
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She said that the doctors have told him not to do that.
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He also affects the offender.
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She said that everything's calm now and you can tell your response if you want to kill.
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Location mentioned:
E 800th Ave, Bishop Township, IL 62424
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