Violent 5150 Mental Health Incident at 5901 Downey
Source: Long Beach Police Dispatch
5901 Downey Ave, Long Beach, CA 90805, USA
Summary: Police responded to a violent 5150 (mental health) incident at 5901 Downey in Long Beach, California. The subject, Armando Rodriguez, a 70-year-old Hispanic male diagnosed with bipolar and schizoaffective disorder, was reported to be violent, hitting staff members, and also harming himself. He was in a wheelchair and unarmed. Staff were unable to restrain him, and fire/EMS was also requested. Multiple police units responded, and the situation was eventually brought under control with no weapons involved.