Man tries to set home on fire in Detroit, Detroit MI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a call near Vaughn Street in Detroit where a man was reportedly attempting to burn his home and destroy property while armed with a knife. The male appeared to be experiencing a mental health crisis. His mother was safely brought inside while officers were dispatched to the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Wayne MI Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Caller turned a mental violent R.
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A R, mental violent.
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near Vaughn St
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Caller says (name withheld)'s putting things on the stove trying to burn the home down.
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(Name withheld) has schizophrenia.
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(Name withheld) also broke some mirrors inside the location and is armed with a knife.
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(Name withheld) wants him to get some help here.
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Nothing further.
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Do I have DIT trained officers on duty at this time?
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Number eight.
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MH (number withheld) monitor.
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Good evening, MH (number withheld).
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A5, A5, can I have you and MH (number withheld) head over to near Vaughn St for a violent male? Got a male armed with a knife.
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He's currently destroying the property trying to set it on fire.
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We got the mother inside now.
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All right, report to him.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Vaughan St, Detroit, MI 48223
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