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Suicidal person armed with knife near 54th and Douglas

Heard on: Polk County, Dallas County, and Warren County Public Safety and ISP
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This is 310 with a suicide with weapons,
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54th St & Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

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Weapons reported near 54th St & Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 on Mar 5, 2026, 5:21 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to the area of 54th Street and Douglas Avenue in Des Moines for a possible suicidal person reportedly armed with a knife. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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