Special needs child attempts self harm with knife, Chandler AZ
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Medical EmergencyOfficers responded to a welfare check for a 12-year-old child with autism and bipolar disorder who tried to harm herself with a butter knife. There were no injuries reported. The child has a history of behavioral issues at the location.
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Transcript:
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14 and 13 for welfare check on a suicidal 12-year-old near South Arizona Avenue, Apartment (number withheld).
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RP says there's a special needs 12-year-old that's trying to cut her wrist with a butter knife.
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There's no injury to the 12-year-old, she's got autism,
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high functioning, and bipolar.
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If I check, there is premise history at that location for (name withheld).
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She has screaming fits, runs, and can be aggressive.
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That's from 2024.
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Location mentioned:
S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85286
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