Welfare check requested for man at Wheeling Park, Wheeling WV


Police are responding to a welfare check for a 21-year-old man with mental illness and autism who said he wants to harm himself. He was last reported to be at Wheeling Park but his exact location is unknown. Officers will also check his home near Broad Street.
Audio|Source: Wheeling Police and Fire
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He did check Wheeling Park, 1801 National Rail. We had a call from a therapist in Charleston, West Virginia. He wants a welfare check on a 21-year-old (name withheld),
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male, dark hair, 510, 200 pounds.
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We got in a favor of his mother and indicated he wants to hurt himself,
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his mental illness and autism.
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He told the therapist,
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that he was at Wheeling Park.
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He doesn't know exactly where.
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He lives near Broad Street.
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All right? There's a deputy going to go up and check his residence.
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Location mentioned:
Wheeling Park Dr, Wheeling, WV 26003
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