Intoxicated veteran seeks treatment, mentions buried gun, Charlottesville VA


A veteran called the hotline from near Prospect Ave, Charlottesville, sounding heavily intoxicated. They requested treatment and mentioned having a firearm buried in the backyard but stated no intention to access it. The veteran also made statements indicating suicidal thoughts.
Audio|Source: Charlottesville City Police Department
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Transcript:
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Callers with the veteran hotline.
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Veteran called in, sounded heavily intoxicated, wants treatment.
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Reportedly has a firearm buried in the backyard but doesn't have plans to get it, but did make suicidal statements.
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One point is correct.
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The only mention of a weapon is the one literally buried in a yard, which is down is right now.
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Correct. C.B.
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143, C.B. 143 Bill and downgrade 2.
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14D. Direct. The... This is my Prospect Avenue.
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Patient's going to be a (name withheld).
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He's a 61-year-old (description withheld) male.
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Still trying to get further.
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Location mentioned:
Near Prospect Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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