Welfare check raised alarm at Wilkinsburg home with firearms, Wilkinsburg PA
Medical EmergencyA welfare check has been requested at a Wilkinsburg home where a wheelchair-bound man with PTSD and multiple firearms was unreachable, raising concern due to barking dog noise inside.
Audio|Source: Pittsburgh Fire Dispatch - Channel 1
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Transcript:
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When we go assist, Wilkinsburg police on a welfare check, near South Fox Street.
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Between Miller and Winton and Zone 320, they're on a welfare check.
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For a resident (name withheld), about 68, wheelchair-bound, caller unable to make contact.
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You can hear the dog barking inside; they requested fire department for insurance.
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Also be advised this male has access to multiple firearms.
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Again, 60 engine, 16 engine only.
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This is Wilkinsburg.
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Police with access to 277, South Fox Street, Wilkinsburg, Miller & Winton Street in Zone 320.
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I got a Wilkinsburg going for a welfare check for a resident (name withheld), blackmail 68-year-old,
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wheelchair-bound, caller unable to make contact.
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There is a dog inside barking, no answer at the point.
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Thor is just to advise that the person welfare checks on does have PTSD and multiple firearms in the house.
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