Possible psychiatric crisis near North Merritt Mill Rd, Carrboro NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel responded to a possible psychiatric crisis near North Merritt Mill Road in Carrboro. A caller reported that her adult son, who may have a mental health condition and diabetes, mentioned suicide and that a firearm might be present. Law enforcement and EMS were dispatched, with EMS instructed to stage nearby for safety precautions.
Audio|Heard on: Orange County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Medic 6, near North Merritt Mill Road, psychiatric problem.
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Medic 6, near North Merritt Mill Road, psychiatric problem.
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Cross streets West Franklin Street and West Rosemary Street.
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Ops 1, time out 1301.
00:28
BLS 31, near Starterwood Lane, sick person.
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BLS 31, near Starterwood Lane, sick person.
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Cross streets Tree Farm Road.
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Ops 1, time out 1302.
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Unit six six, copy you en route to North Merritt Mill at 1304.
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Law enforcement is en route as well; please stage.
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Caller advises that her son, an undiagnosed bipolar and recovering alcoholic with type one diabetes, is not eating.
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She advised that he is spiraling out of control.
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They advised that in passing he has mentioned suicide.
01:20
She also advises there is a firearm in the residence.
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Identified as (name withheld), approximately forty-one years of age.
01:34
Yes, this is from Port One.
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Location mentioned:
N Merritt Mill Rd, Carrboro, NC 27510
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