Man on hospice takes medication in suicide attempt, Venice FL
Medical EmergencyA 79-year-old man receiving hospice care at a private residence took medication in an attempt to end his own life. His wife may also be present and possibly involved or in danger.
Audio|Source: Sarasota County Sheriff, Venice and North Port Police
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Transcript:
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near Still River Dr, Cross Street of Wakola Place.
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Complaining his third party,
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patient is on hospice, took medications attempting to end his life.
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I'm (number withheld) in (number withheld).
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10-4[1]-3-7-26.
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37-22 to 26 you can stay at 10-8[2]. I'm at West Village, isn't 41, 994.
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What's this cut?
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Please out of course.
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Dispatch 31724 Units for Still River.
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Patient is (name withheld), 79-year-old male. Unknown lasting wearing, 10 to be 4, signal zero.
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So I took out me.
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Dispatch 3724, Unitsurston, River, Signal 14[3], patient's wife, (name withheld), possibly also 1012.
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3-743 tools other unit the gates are open off of river
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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10-4: Acknowledgment or confirmation that a message was received and understood.
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10-8: Available for duty or service
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Signal 14: Request or relay of general information not tied to a specific incident or emergency.
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Location mentioned:
Near Still River Dr, Venice, FL 34293
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