Man in mental health crisis holds knife on porch, Charlottesville VA


A man is experiencing a mental health crisis outside his home. He is holding a knife but claims he does not wish to harm anyone. Authorities are assisting him.
Audio|Source: Charlottesville, Albemarle, and UVA Police
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Transcript:
A 37-year-old man diagnosed with schizophrenia is outside on the front porch, smoking a cigarette. He is reported to be hearing voices and is holding a steak knife but insists he does not want to hurt anyone. The call-taker is advising him to put the knife down.
A 37-year-old man diagnosed with schizophrenia is outside on the front porch, smoking a cigarette. He is reported to be hearing voices and is holding a steak knife but insists he does not want to hurt anyone. The call-taker is advising him to put the knife down.
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Charlottesville, VA
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