Man threatens to shoot himself in Springfield apartment, Springfield MO


A man at an apartment near South Fairway in Springfield has sent texts threatening to shoot himself. Police are responding for a wellness check.
Audio|Source: Springfield Police and Fire, Greene County Sheriff and Fire
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Transcript:
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129, who cancels cops? 115, 1119, check well-being, near South Fairway, apartment 304.
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112 to 125.
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But the mail that we're checking on, (name withheld), who lives at that address, has been texting suicidal statements to his brother who lives in Kansas,
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threatening to shoot himself.
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Caller does believe he's currently at home.
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They're talking via text right now.
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He drives a dark colored Dodge sedan that should be on the scene.
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The 125 or 121?
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115. I'm click.
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121, go ahead.
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Okay, sir.
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Have you made contact to anybody out there yet?
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I have not.
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There's no one home. I'm clear. The deputies want you to call her before you have done to take more contact with anybody.
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I'm clear. 129, the call taker canceled them because she was refusing the UMS.
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Do you want us to get them back in route?
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Yeah, just have them come out here and they can stage.
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Location mentioned:
Near S Fairway Ave, Springfield, MO 65804
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