Person with knife threatens self near Aurora Bridge, Seattle WA


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.
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Code is reporting a suspect with a 4-inch knife in their backpack.
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They stole its cell phone, 1,0004-A.
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3 is 2-9.
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Okay.
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Subjects got a night to her throat now.
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Subjects has a nice for throat area to lower bridge.
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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.
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We are on the southbound side of the bridge.
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Copy. Okay.
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First.
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Do whatever.
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You can use something like it serves.
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Perfect.
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Very 9-9.
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Hey, Westair is held.
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Can you just notice that we have one to treated cuts?
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Thank you.
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I need everything on southbound 99 here blocked off.
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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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