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Person with knife threatens self near Aurora BridgeSeattle WA

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Aurora Bridge, Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

An individual was reported to have a 4-inch knife in their backpack at the Seattle Public Library. The person also allegedly stole a cell phone. Later, the individual threatened to cut their own throat near Aurora Bridge, causing police to block southbound traffic on the bridge. Injuries with treated cuts were reported.

Audio|Source: Seattle Downtown Law Enforcement
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Transcript:
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okay, in fact, the suspicious 1,004 Avenue at Seattle Public Library.
00:03
Code is reporting a suspect with a 4-inch knife in their backpack.
00:10
They stole its cell phone, 1,0004-A.
00:13
3 is 2-9.
00:20
Okay.
00:26
Subjects got a night to her throat now.
00:28
Subjects has a nice for throat area to lower bridge.
00:31
Okay,
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3. Could that incoming boy car block traffic, southbound on the bridge, please?
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And can we see if we can get to hold the AISN, please?
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And if our bridge is tracking.
00:47
We are on the southbound side of the bridge.
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Copy. Okay.
00:57
First.
01:01
Do whatever.
01:03
You can use something like it serves.
01:05
Perfect.
01:07
Very 9-9.
01:18
Hey, Westair is held.
01:19
Can you just notice that we have one to treated cuts?
01:27
Thank you.
01:32
I need everything on southbound 99 here blocked off.
01:42
That officer that's up there moved down a little bit further so we can walk everybody that's coming quickly on here and everyone else start turning these people around.

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Location mentioned:
Aurora Bridge, Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

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Incident Timeline

  1. Incident Resolution and Scene Clearance
  2. Traffic Redirection and Emergency Response
  3. Traffic Control and Scene Management
  4. Ongoing Negotiation and De-escalation
  5. Subject Located and Contact Made
  6. Reports of Subject Jumping
  7. Information Gathering and Response Initiated
  8. Initial Report of Suicidal Subject

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