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25-year-old male with mental illness at De Soto Ave

Heard on: LAPD Hotshot/K-9/Air Hailing

00:06

00:00

Unit with SMART ambulance, male mental illness, (number withheld) De Soto Avenue.

2/16/2026 12:56 PM

Medical Emergency

De Soto Ave, Canoga Park, CA 91303

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Medical Emergency reported near De Soto Ave, Canoga Park, CA 91303 on Feb 16, 2026, 12:56 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency call involved a 25-year-old male with mental health concerns near De Soto Avenue. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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