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Man swings sword near i-17 and northern avenue, Phoenix AZ

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Near E Northern Ave i, Phoenix, AZ 85020

A man was seen swinging a sword and possibly another metal object near I-17 and Northern Avenue. He did not threaten anyone, but the situation was noted as a possible mental health crisis.

Audio|Source: Phoenix Police
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Transcript:
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Copy to 647[1], I-17 in northern, just east, black male 35-45 years old, dark blue shirt, black shorts, swinging around a sword, and something else in his hands, maybe something metal.
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Not threatening anybody, not pointing it,
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possibly a CIT situation, to you at 1756.
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[1]
647: Suspicious Person

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Near E Northern Ave i, Phoenix, AZ 85020

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