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Man threatens suicide and house fire during welfare check, Lansing MI

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Near W Barnes Ave, Lansing, MI 48910

Police conducted a welfare check on a 46-year-old man near West Barnes Ave who threatened to hang himself and set the house on fire. The man was upset about the house sale. Squatters and an aggressive dog may be present, and there is an unknown weapon reported.

Audio|Source: Greater Lansing Area Public Safety
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Transcript:
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It's going to be a check welfare near West Barnes Ave.
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He'll be checking on the caller's cousin, 46-year-old (name withheld).
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He emailed the caller's aunt saying he was trying to hang himself and have the house burn around him.
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He is upset because the house is being sold.
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There may be squatters and an aggressive dog in the house, unknown weapon.
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There's a lot of history there and solving stolen vehicles.

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Near W Barnes Ave, Lansing, MI 48910
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