Welfare check for armed man at suicide risk, Collinsville IL
Medical EmergencyA welfare check was requested for an armed man at risk of suicide near Chelsea Rd. He contacted the Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline expressing suicidal thoughts after a canceled appointment at the VA. He has a history of three suicide attempts and is flagged in police records. He carries a loaded firearm and is trained in martial arts.
Audio|Source: Collinsville, Maryville Police & Fire
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Welfare check called in by the Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline, attempt to contact a (name withheld).
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He called them, advised to feeling suicidal after his appointment at the VA was canceled today.
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He is flagged in their system as high risk for suicide.
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He has attempted suicide three times in the past.
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He did not mention a method.
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Checking license plate reader for the last hit on his vehicle.
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He is flagged in police records.
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Multiple cautions: suicidal tendencies and carries a loaded nine-millimeter firearm in the vehicle.
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Trained in martial arts and appears to dislike police.
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Location mentioned:
Near Chelsea Rd, Collinsville, IL 62234
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