Elderly man found in hoarder home during welfare check, Spokane WA


A welfare check is happening near W Broadway Ave after a neighbor chased a man onto the property. Inside, an elderly man was found living in hoarding conditions surrounded by bottles of urine. There is a dispute between the landlord and the complainant about staying due to the man's safety.
Audio|Source: Spokane City Law Enforcement
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Transcript:
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So, welfare truck or possible, argue near W Broadway Ave.
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A very long story short,
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a neighbor had a guy run up to his house and then he chased him up the property. The guy went over to the Broadway house.
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The complaint followed him in and found a very elderly male in the house that's in a hoarder situation surrounded by bottles of urine.
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The possible landlord or someone is there arguing with the complainant that he needs to leave, but the complainant is refusing to leave because he's concerned for the man's welfare and is now calling back and arguing with people.
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Location mentioned:
Near W Broadway Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
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