Man threatens self-harm and flees toward local trail, Salamanca NY
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a report of a man threatening to harm himself with a knife near Center Street in Salamanca. The man's spouse secured a firearm before officers arrived. The man fled on foot toward the Pat McGee Trail, and officers pursued him in that direction.
Audio|Heard on: Salamanca Area Police and Fire
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03:52
Transcript:
00:00
Just sent a call to Salamanca, near Center Street.
00:02
Thirty-four year old male threatening to harm himself with a knife.
00:05
Caller states she did get it from him, and also a gun if you'd like to assist.
00:15
You guys head over to near Center Street.
00:20
Thirty-four year old male (name withheld) is threatening self harm.
00:24
He does have a knife.
00:26
His wife took the gun away from him.
00:30
There are kids in the residence.
00:41
Caller states he had both.
00:53
Five three to zero nine, I'm right here west, right behind you.
01:00
Zero eight's also responding from the office.
01:09
I'll be responding as well.
01:14
Zero eight to all units, I do have report with this individual.
01:43
451 to all male units, the gun is secured.
01:51
451, did they state what door to come in?
01:59
It's going to be the side door.
02:13
Male left.
02:21
Be advised he took off out the backyard and it's reported he still does have a knife.
02:34
We're headed north in the backyards here.
03:10
It appears he went up towards the Pat McGee Trail.
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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:
Center St, Salamanca, NY 14779
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