Boy threatens to harm grandmother in text message, Jackson MI


A boy sent a message to his caseworker saying he might hurt his grandmother. He had a knife before and is now with her. The police are checking on them.
Audio|Source: Jackson County Public Safety
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Transcript:
Clear. I don't form back in. Clear. So, Command 3. What? text to his caseworker saying that he was going to snap and attack his grandma. If you have any day shifts available, I can respond there. He had a knife to his throat last night. Adam 4. Adam 4. We'll start towards near E Porter. Perman B. Baker, so Welfare Attacker[1] and Gaghery, he's 12 years old, and he's with his grandmother (name withheld). He texted his caseworker at Lifeways saying that he wanted to snap and attack her and he didn't want to come back. Unknown if it's been physical today, however it has been physical in the past. Any unit that can clear back. I don't say coming out. Clear. Do you reckon that that way is all? Command 3-2 units should be fine. I'd be advised. Lifeways crisis team did respond out last night. Third Dave, were you clear on that? 5-second. 5 on back in.
Clear. I don't form back in. Clear. So, Command 3. What? text to his caseworker saying that he was going to snap and attack his grandma. If you have any day shifts available, I can respond there. He had a knife to his throat last night. Adam 4. Adam 4. We'll start towards near E Porter. Perman B. Baker, so Welfare Attacker[1] and Gaghery, he's 12 years old, and he's with his grandmother (name withheld). He texted his caseworker at Lifeways saying that he wanted to snap and attack her and he didn't want to come back. Unknown if it's been physical today, however it has been physical in the past. Any unit that can clear back. I don't say coming out. Clear. Do you reckon that that way is all? Command 3-2 units should be fine. I'd be advised. Lifeways crisis team did respond out last night. Third Dave, were you clear on that? 5-second. 5 on back in.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Welfare Attacker: Welfare Check / Threats to Family
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Location mentioned:
Near E Porter St, Jackson, MI 49202
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