Welfare check for elderly man with weapons reported, Merrillville IN
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, police conducted a welfare check near Jefferson Street for an elderly man who was reportedly ill and not responding. The caller indicated that weapons were present in the home.
Audio|Heard on: Lake IN Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Near Jefferson Street, near Jefferson Street.
00:05
There is a welfare check being requested.
00:09
Reporting party is on scene and advising that there are weapons in the home.
00:15
Three.
00:18
All right, 0412, I am going to route 368.
00:20
If you get an advise my complaint, this will be extended ETA.
00:24
Copy.
00:25
Units en route to the welfare check near Jefferson Street.
00:29
It is a man in his seventies named (name withheld).
00:32
He has not been feeling well and is not answering the door.
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Location mentioned:
Jefferson St, Merrillville, IN 46410
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