Deputies respond to possible armed disturbance on Riviera Walk, Long Beach CA
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Family OffenseAs discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a possible domestic disturbance near Riviera Walk in Long Beach involving a man reportedly armed with a pocket knife. The suspect, believed to be experiencing mental health issues, was said to have thrown the knife at a caller before retreating inside the residence. Multiple knives were reportedly found in his room, and he was later believed to be hiding in a locked downstairs bedroom. Prior similar family calls had been made to the same location. The situation was classified as a potential mental health evaluation call.
Audio|Heard on: Long Beach Police Dispatch
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02:31
Transcript:
00:00
East unit to clear and handle near Riviera Walk.
00:10
Ten, I can go ahead.
00:14
Two 0810, you are authorized code three.
00:16
There is a unit to assist me near Riviera Walk.
00:23
Caller reports a person possibly armed with a knife at the front door of the location.
00:29
The person is described as a man in his thirties wearing a dark sweater.
00:32
Suspect threw the knife at the caller. No contact made.
00:39
Sam 20, I copy.
00:40
You’re assisting on the call.
00:45
Near Cedar, in front of location.
00:52
This is the unit.
00:53
It’s on the top level for the armed person incident.
00:56
Looks like we have further details.
00:57
Caller states it’s the caller’s cousin, possibly experiencing mental health issues, inside the main room.
01:03
Looks like the person picked up a knife after the description was given.
01:07
It appears the suspect picked up the knife again after throwing it. The weapon is believed to be a pocket knife.
01:15
Caller advises there are multiple knives in the suspect’s room inside the location.
01:21
He appears to be hiding downstairs locked in a bedroom.
01:29
For the hunt.
01:30
There was a prior family call at the same location involving (name withheld).
01:43
In the prior call, the male was said to have had an airsoft gun.
01:54
Three boy 19, you cannot send 20 through that fill.
02:02
Units for the situation on Riviera Walk.
02:06
Okay, it’s going to be a mental health evaluation call.
02:09
Caller also reports suspect may be under the influence of drugs.
02:16
He has used meth in the past.
02:19
Caller believes the suspect is wandering around the location looking for him.
02:23
Possibly in the kitchen looking for another knife.
02:26
Caller reports other individuals working in the garage are unaware of the situation.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Riviera Walk, Long Beach, CA 90803
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