Person points knife at staff at Salvation Army in Tucson, Tucson AZ


At the Salvation Army near North Main in Tucson, a person pointed a knife at staff members after being asked to leave. Staff locked themselves inside for safety. The suspect was described as a male in his 30s wearing a tan hat, red shirt, and tan cargo shorts. Police prepared less-lethal options as they responded.
Audio|Source: Tucson Police/Fire Citywide
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Transcript:
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Near North Main Salvation Army.
00:03
One of the folks, when they were asked to leave, pointed a knife at the staff.
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Staff is currently inside with the doors locked.
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We have a description of (name withheld) 10-4[1].
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This description is going to be Hispanic male 30s tan hat, black long hair, red shirt, tan cargo shorts.
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Come on.
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852.
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It looks like there's a 1050s, BUA and I-10.
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Everyone appears to go for.
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I'm drinking rather over.
00:31
Okay, just next four.
00:32
Charles Adam, 36, Tom, 12 in the Uclic.
00:34
On C3, let's think they're going to move over to the AMPM on the west side of Speedway.
00:39
Okay. This last one seat in five, do you have an apartment number four?
00:42
To look to reference two-eight's call, is the suspect still 23?
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Last update, 10-4[1].
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I'm sorry, last update said what?
00:49
Last update, yes, Dale 23.
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On the west side of the property.
00:52
I'll continue, I have pepperball if he's armed with a knife.
00:55
Copy that, 854.
Police codes explained
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgement/Message Received
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Location mentioned:
Near N Main Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705
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