Man threatens suicide by cop near canal by apartments, Tempe AZ


A man was seen entering a canal near apartment homes and said he wanted to die by police action. A woman nearby said he was under the influence and police are responding.
Audio|Source: Tempe Police Department - North Patrol District
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Transcript:
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900 checks, near West Washington St.
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It's going to be to the south of these apartment homes along the canal.
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There's going to be a subject that was bonding into the canal saying that he wanted a 901[1] atom by cop.
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There's a female there also yelling at him saying that he's too high.
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We're going to be walking westbound.
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Just like the male will be a white male, long blonde hair, no shirt,
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black or gray shorts.
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The 101[2] will be near,
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in a nearby tree.
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Looks like they don't have a description for her.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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901: Medical emergency involving an injured, ill, or deceased person requiring urgent response.
[2]
101: Female (used as a code for a female person, subject, or caller)
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