Man in mental health crisis threatens harm at welcome center, Worcester MA
Medical EmergencyResponders are handling a mental health crisis involving a 40-year-old man at the Washburn House Welcome Center. He is combative and has threatened to harm others. He is unarmed, and emergency medical service is en route.
Audio|Source: Worcester City Police
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Transcript:
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Near Main St for the Section 12[1] is going to be at the Washburn House Welcome Center.
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(name withheld), 40-year-old male.
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He's being sectioned by the facility.
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He's a little aggressive and combative.
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He's making statements about harming others.
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He has no weapons and Section 12[1] paperwork in hand. EMS is on the way they're requesting police.
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Section 12: Involuntary emergency psychiatric evaluation or transport under Massachusetts law (MGL c.123 §12).
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Location mentioned:
Near Main St, Worcester, MA 01603
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