Man threatens self with knife at residence


A caller from the Veterans Crisis Line reported a man at 1725 West Olive who threatened self-harm and had been armed with a knife. Responders and medical personnel are on scene; callers now say he no longer has the weapon. The subject is described as a male about 6 feet tall wearing no shirt and only underwear.
Audio|Source: Springfield Police and Fire, Greene County Sheriff and Fire
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Transcript:
321: Go ahead. 327. 327. 321, 327, starting a welfare check, 1725 West Olive. This is a transfer from the Veterans Crisis Line. A male named (name withheld) is threatening self-harm and was armed with a knife. We have medical around. 321 clear. 321 clear. 325 clear. 321 327—subject: you're going to make contact with a male, approximately 6 feet tall, no shirt, in his underwear. Callers advising he no longer has the weapon on his person. 321 clear. We'll get a vet about the force or something affirmative, we'll try.
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Location mentioned:
Near W Olive St, Springfield, MO 65802
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