Teen with autism headbutts and bites relatives, Springfield IL


A dispatcher reports a 14-year-old with autism at a home near West Bruce St who was headbutting and biting people. Her grandparents were holding her while police, EMS, and a fire engine were sent to assist.
Audio|Source: Sangamon County Public Safety
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Transcript:
Dispatch to unit near West Bruce St: 14-year-old female with autism reported headbutting and biting people. Grandparents are restraining her. Engine 1 responding to assist.
Dispatch to unit near West Bruce St: 14-year-old female with autism reported headbutting and biting people. Grandparents are restraining her. Engine 1 responding to assist.
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Location mentioned:
Near Bruce St, Springfield, IL 62703
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