Officer checks welfare after possible suicide message, Champaign IL
Medical EmergencyOfficers responded to check on a man near Scottsdale Drive after a concerning Facebook post suggested he might be suicidal. The man's mother reported he struggles with depression and was having a bad day. An ambulance was requested for assistance.
Audio|Source: Champaign County Police and Fire
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710, 752, full-side proximity, check welfare,
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near Scottsdale Drive.
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7502.
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710, 752, officer Woffer, near Scottsdale Drive.
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Checking on (name withheld) who goes by Chuck.
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He posted on Facebook, quote, it's been a delight, and with that I will bid you adieu.
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He's concerned this is a suicide message, right?
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He lives here alone. His mom called saying he struggles with depression and was having a bad day.
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7502, I'm going to call the individual first.
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So far.
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Okay.
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666 or 2-2-2 sort of ambulance for, please.
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I copy certain an ambulance for what.
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We'll see it out.
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Yeah.
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Location mentioned:
Scottsdale Dr, Champaign, IL 61821
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