Husband assaults wife and carries firearm with children present, Tyler TX


A woman reported that her husband assaulted her by hitting and spitting on her. He threatened to harm her and carried a firearm on his side. Three children were present in the home during the incident. The husband stayed in the backyard, and the woman was trying to get to safety.
Audio|Source: Smith County Sheriff, Tyler Police, and Tyler Fire
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Transcript:
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Health units for an assault just occurred near Havens Trail.
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Callers advising her husband hit her, spit in her face, was threatening to harm her.
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He does have a firearm but never pointed it at her.
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Secretary, (name withheld) reporting him on my way.
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My copy.
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Start that way. Yep.
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Easy.
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208, check the 7.
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No.
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2.63, do we know if he still has the gun out, or does he put it up?
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My call takers asking,
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subject is going to be a male wearing black shorts currently in the backyard.
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Go ahead.
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In front, how many people are there if the female was able to separate herself and leave.
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In her work.
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...backyard. He does still have the firearm on him. It's currently on his side, not in his hand.
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The caller does have three children at the house with her. She's trying to get to a safe spot, getting away from him.
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Location mentioned:
Near Havens Trail, Tyler, TX 75707
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