Woman with mental illness causes stand off at hotel lobby, Wichita KS


A woman at the front office of the Heritage Inn near South Broadway is experiencing a mental health crisis. She reportedly has schizophrenia and is hearing voices that tell her to harm others. Emergency responders are keeping a safe distance and police assistance has been requested due to the threat level.
Audio|Source: Wichita and Sedgwick County Fire Resource / OPS-1
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Transcript:
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Sure for priority-in-just pain, near S Broadway, station 9, 19.
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Mr. Station 19, Engine 19, Partridge, Chestpanes, near S Broadway, near S Broadway.
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Front office there, engine 19, printing chestpanger map, pages 5442.
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Engine 19, be advised.
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In the call, Texas, I have to standoff.
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Dispatched to engine 38 or U.S.L.
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10. Stand off.
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Calling party says she had schizophrenia with homicidal voices and license trigger that.
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Stand off. We've got the calling for police.
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They've not checked en route.
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Office checking for engine 19.
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Office for engine 19 needs to stand off.
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So, Ninja 19 standing off, must be advised.
00:33
Calling party says she has schizophrenia with homicidal voices and lights and signs trigger that.
00:37
Watch out. She's a 51-year-old female, constant breathing.
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We do have to call in for police if not checked her out.
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She said she's in the front office of Heritage Inn.
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Till 4, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Near S Broadway, Wichita, KS 67216
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