Man reports suicide attempt, firearm secured safely, Lawton OK
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Medical EmergencyA man contacted a veteran crisis line and reported a suicide attempt that failed. He secured his firearm in a safe. Lawton Police Department requested a welfare check near Southeast 60th Street.
Audio|Heard on: Comanche County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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LPD is requesting a welfare check near Southeast 60th Street,
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near Southeast 60th Street.
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They made contact in Lawton through ring camera and spoke to a female that stated she was the wife of the individual we're checking on.
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It's going to be (name withheld).
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He is a white male 5-2,
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210 pounds, 61 years of age.
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He made contact with the veteran crisis line, stated he woke up with his firearm in his mouth.
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He ended up attempting to shoot himself, but the firearm did not go off.
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He did lock his firearm up into the safe.
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Location mentioned:
SE 60th St, Lawton, OK 73501
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