Man threatens self and others with weapons at home, Springfield IL
Family OffensePolice respond to check welfare of a man making suicidal threats and threatening others. The man has a history of violence and access to weapons at his home near S Woodward St. His wife and possibly a 13-year-old son may be present.
Audio|Source: Sangamon County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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It's going to be next door to where you're at, near S Woodward St, check on welfare.
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Call came in through the VA.
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We're checking on (name withheld).
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He's making suicidal threats, saying he wants to harm himself and others.
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Do you have an extensive history of being suicidal, combative,
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and having several weapons in the house? I'm not sure if he has access to those again. I know we've taken.
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machetes and other weapons out of that residence.
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He should be here with his wife, (name withheld),
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possibly a 13-year-old son, not sure if he's home or not.
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Location mentioned:
Near S Woodward St, Springfield, IL 62703
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