Elderly man expresses intent to harm troops in Chicago, Des Moines IA


Police responded to a mental health crisis involving an elderly man near Douglas Avenue. The man expressed thoughts of harming troops by traveling to Chicago to shoot them. He is not currently armed. Veterans Affairs is the reporting party.
Audio|Source: Des Moines Police Dispatch 1
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Transcript:
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near Douglas Ave, apartment 202.
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near Douglas Ave, apartment 202.
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Mental health check on an elderly man.
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Callers are representing Veterans Affairs.
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He is expressing homicidal thoughts.
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Okay.
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He says he plans to go to Chicago and shoot troops.
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He is an elderly male.
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He does not have any weapons at this time.
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Location mentioned:
Near Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
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