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Heard on: Houston Police Department - All Districts · 1/18/2026 05:14 PM
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One 17, I think they had this go to welfare check[2], urgent CIT[1] near Ford Street.
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The caller's reporting (name withheld) is holding a knife and stating that he wants to harm himself.
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Deputies respond to welfare check near Ford St

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As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a possible welfare check near Ford Street involving a young adult male reportedly armed with a knife and threatening self-harm. Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) units were requested to assist with the mental health-related situation.

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Ford St, Houston, TX 77012
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