Autistic young man attacks mother during mental health crisis, Parkton MD


A 20-year-old autistic man attacked his mother while she tried to take him to the doctor. He is locked in a room and showing aggressive behavior. Police and crisis teams are responding to the situation.
Audio|Source: Baltimore County Municipal Police Departments
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Transcript:
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712 unit tobacco for a violent mental disorder, near Lentz Rd, near Harris Mill and Old York Road.
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Caller says the son has autism, he attacked the caller while trying to get him to go to the doctor.
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As an e-bell at noon, locked herself in the room, needs help at caller, headlocked, subject is a white male 20.
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No weapons that occurred five minutes ago, and there's a hazard in reference to his aggression.
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On a call.
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Well, the units now we have the team on the way over in the van, you know, start trying to relieve them.
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Apparently there's word that he may have tried to push himself into 11 within adjoining doors. So just FYI be cleared.
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Location mentioned:
Near Lentz Rd, Parkton, MD 21120
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