Man threatens suicide via social media in Maryville, Maryville IL
Medical EmergencyPolice responded to a call in Maryville about a man threatening to shoot himself in the face via Snapchat messages. The caller, his ex-girlfriend, said he blamed her and expressed suicidal intent after work. He is a convicted felon without weapons but has a history of alcoholism, mental health issues, and hostility towards police. The man has previous reports for suicidal behavior and domestic violence with the caller.
Audio|Source: Collinsville, Maryville Police & Fire
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Transcript:
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Respond 2020 Mole 3. Campers in reference to suicidal subject call from an out-of-town caller advised that her ex-boyfriend via Snapchat is continuing to text her that he wants to die and blaming her and saying he's going to shoot himself in the face. She doesn't believe he has any weapons due to the fact he's a convicted felon, however he has a history of alcoholism and mental health issues.
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According to him,
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correction, according to her, he is working right now that says he's going to do it after work.
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I will get you cover when available.
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looking for a (name withheld), and he goes by Robert.
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Respond 2020, Mall Street, can't present.
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Careful.
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221.
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Go ahead.
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I'm close to 55 in Maryville. I'll respond down there.
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10-4[1].
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148, 2-21. Also be advised.
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She believes he's hostile towards LEO.
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2-21, I got me.
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We're probably still looking, but do we have any previous?
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Still looking and not Friday.
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I think we're still.
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Go ahead.
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Tom was just looking for his glass service.
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He's going from the area.
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We're in service.
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And right to that traffic call.
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Stand for.
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148 formation
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Go ahead.
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Actually, stay back.
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228, 28.
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108. 104.
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At 15, pepper.
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Hi.
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242.
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Go ahead.
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Be the registered owner Christian, the initial IAIDA.
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Okay, birth is 6-1-196.
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I don't match, but call on Wall Street.
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10 fork.
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148 formation.
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Correct. Clear salad in Marriville.
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I was able to locate history with him. It looks like we have history with him on September.
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We did not. Madison County had...
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contact with him September 7th, reference an unwanted subject.
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It was an issue between him and my caller who contacted them. Nothing came up. But they also responded out in July,
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reference him being suicidal,
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which was also called in by my caller.
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He was depressed over losing his job at the time that stated he did not want to kill himself. Looks like this is a ongoing issue between the two of them.
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Cover.
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Additionally, there's history of domestic violence between the two. 5.13 turns.
Police codes explained
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment or confirmation that a message was received and understood.
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Location mentioned:
Stonebridge Dr, Maryville, IL 62062
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