Man with axe reportedly threatening pedestrians, Tucson AZ
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WeaponsAs discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to reports of a man holding an axe and intimidating pedestrians near North 1st Avenue in Tucson. The suspect, described as male in his forties, was seen acting aggressively but had not assaulted anyone. He was later detained without further incident.
Audio|Heard on: Tucson Police West Division
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02:58
Transcript:
00:00
(name withheld), a level two in my sector, and (name withheld) needs with me.
00:07
Ten four, volatile person with a weapon.
00:10
Near North 1st Avenue.
00:13
The complainant is stating that it's a male associated to an apartment in the complex south of this one.
00:22
Reported to be holding an axe and attempting to intimidate people as they're walking by with it.
00:28
Male forties, short, wearing a hat to the side and black long sleeve shirt and sweats.
02:22
Our call is saying that he's still outside and trying to shove the axe into his pant leg.
02:52
We don't really have any charges on this person other than being suspicious with the axe.
02:57
Four three, we have one detained.
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Location mentioned:
N 1st Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719
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