Teen boy threatens self harm during mental health crisis, Maplewood NJ
Medical EmergencyPolice responded to a location near Springfield Avenue where a 13-year-old boy was experiencing a mental health crisis. He threatened to harm himself with a knife after his siblings refused to play with him. He left his apartment and was wandering inside the building. His mother requested an ambulance due to his condition.
Audio|Source: Maplewood Police Department
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331 331 376 can you guys start over near Springfield Avenue I have a 13 year old 520 who's a bit aggravated
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He apparently wanted to play with his siblings and they didn't want to play with him.
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He stated that he wanted to harm himself with a knife because they didn't want to play with him.
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He is on his medication.
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His mom was going to take him to the hospital, but he left the apartment, so he's roaming the inside of the building.
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It's going to be a black male, short haircut, black hair, he's wearing a gray shirt, gray pants.
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and a black jacket.
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The mom did request that I send an ambulance because he's aggravated.
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She doesn't want to take him to the hospital anymore, so I'm going to call Rhymes.
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Location mentioned:
Near Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
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