Teen locked in bathroom with wooden sword expressing suicidal thoughts, Maricopa County AZ
Medical EmergencyA teenage boy locked himself in a bathroom near 541st Ave during an emotional breakdown. He expressed suicidal thoughts and held a large wooden sword. The boy has a history of hospitalizations and is diagnosed with PTSD but does not take medication. Other family members are present in the home.
Audio|Source: Maricopa County Sheriff - West
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Transcript:
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On the line with crisis, the mom is advising her 15, almost 16-year-old, had a breakdown as being emotional, says he doesn't want to live anymore, all over dad issues.
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Locked himself in the bathroom has a giant wooden sword with him, kind of like a Minecraft sword, so she doesn't think he won't be able to hurt himself with it.
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Can hear him crying in the bathroom.
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The first time that he has said something about it has been hospital twice before.
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Diagnose with PTSD does not take medication.
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Three other kids in the home and complainant's husband at this time.
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Location mentioned:
S 541st Ave, Arizona 85354
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