Teen cuts self with scissors, hits a vein in suicide attempt, Strasburg VA
Medical EmergencyA 17-year-old male near Breckenridge Court attempted to commit suicide by cutting himself with scissors. He stated that he hit a vein and feared he would not survive until police arrived. Law enforcement and emergency medical services responded to the scene.
Audio|Source: Shenandoah County Fire and Rescue
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Transcript:
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(number withheld), Breckenridge Court, cross streets, dead-in, Wise Avenue.
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Retented suicide.
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Opt to 2030.
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MS1, you can add me to Breckin Ridge.
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MS1, you're around at 2030 to (number withheld) of Breckin Ridge Court.
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For a male who has cut himself with a pair of scissors, he advised that he would not make it before police got there.
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He stated he did hit a vein,
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17-year-old male.
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Dissearch Rescue 25T is responding.
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Station 25 on staff.
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252, you're responding at 2031 to (number withheld), Brackenridge Court, 17-year-old Mel.
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The caller advised that he cut himself with scissors,
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advised that he hit a vein and would not make it until law enforcement arrived. We do have law enforcement and EMS one in round.
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Dispatch from Medic 10-5[1]. 10-5.
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And round to Company 9 for Nance Coverage of the North as well as the Central.
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In-4 and Rout to Company 9 for Coverage North and Central, 2032.
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Dispatch from ambulance, 252, we'll be in route to assist.
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Amble is 253 in route 233.
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Dispatch the scene secure.
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Dispatch to MS1.
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Dispatch to MS1. Law enforcement is on scene but have not made contact.
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Okay, phone, we'll see.
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24.
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These five, rescue 252 is on location.
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Location. Location.
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You can respond, non-emergent.
Police codes explained
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10-5: Relay message
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Location mentioned:
Near Breckenridge Ct, Strasburg, VA 22657
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