Intoxicated man with hatchet threatens police at bank


A man in his 20s, described as Hispanic, was seen going through a trashcan behind the BECU bank at 5985 6th Avenue. He was reportedly intoxicated, possibly carrying a hatchet (but it was not being used), and was overheard threatening to kill police officers.
Audio|Source: Tacoma Police Dispatch - North
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Transcript:
East section, Tams063, just touch pending an unwanted at the BECU, 59856 Avenue for a mail going through the trashcan. 6.3. 8 of 16. Online, there's a security. 919 copy. 8 of 16. On the back in, I'll start towards VECU. Good, same traffic. How we have the ECEU, 598567, going to the trash can just behind (name withheld) mill in his 20, 5-7, 120-pound black hair of red shirt, brown pants. He possibly has a hatchet, not in use, and has intoxicated her hide. One of the coworkers overheard him say that he would kill cops.
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Location mentioned:
Near 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406
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