Man destroying artwork with knives, Tucson AZ


Radio call reports a person destroying artwork with knives near East Stella Rd. The caller and records indicate the person has mental health issues and is hostile toward police and is known to carry a knife. Responders ask about less-lethal options and tell the caller not to engage. A unit is moving to the east side of the Lakeside Drive Center of Complex.
Audio|Source: Tucson Police East Division
01:44
Transcript:
00:00
184 units for 7950 Eastella Lincoln 184. 2950 a unit kicking 5 color son is destroying artwork here and he's got knives I'll ask what that mean
00:26
I'm 8504 Lincoln. I just use caution. I see a checkwell for ATL from back in July on this mail half. And it says that he's got some mental health issues and is anti-police. He will run by spitted officers and is known to carry a night. We can take it third. Four out of eight six. Two to me.
00:55
Units. Anybody have less lethal? Well, Lincoln, I have a problem. Before I'm lying with the caller, tell them not to go and engage. Just meet us with parking on. I'll take a unit with a 40. 4-9-4. I'm clearing my call. I have a 40.
01:25
That unit is going to be on the east side off of the Lakeside Drive Center of Complex.
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Location mentioned:
Near E Stella Rd, Tucson, AZ 85730
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