74-year-old man expresses suicidal thoughts at home, Gainesville TX


A 74-year-old man at near Cartwright Hill is experiencing a severe mental health crisis. He expressed depression and suicidal thoughts. Family members are present, and he is calm and unarmed. He attempted self-harm the previous night but was calmed down by his daughter. A welfare check is ongoing.
Audio|Source: Gainesville / Cooke County Public Safety
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initially they made contact with a mill subject a 74-year-old male (name withheld) who advised he's in deep depression and wanting to kill himself
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County 225 can I need rats back 208?
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Council 76?
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1024.
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Medicaid County Control isn't wrong.
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104, Medicare County Controls and Row.
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104, MediC3.
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The advice is going to be first stand by possible suicidal subject.
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Medit for your receipt, thank you.
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I know, 208.
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Two-way. Two-A.
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28 and 225, I was able to make contact with some family members on scene with (name withheld).
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He's pretty calm currently, he's just crying.
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He does not have any weapons.
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He did try to harm himself last night, but his daughter calmed him down as an ongoing issue.
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Clear?
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And 10-4.
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Can I advise if they were going to try to transport him?
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Location mentioned:
Near Cartwright Hill, Gainesville, TX 76240
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