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Man threatens suicide with firearms at homePortage IN

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Peterson St, Portage, IN 46368

According to the dispatch call, a welfare check was requested near Peterson Street for a man who threatened suicide and has access to firearms. The man recently ended a relationship and has made vague threats to harm himself. He lives with his father and owns multiple guns.

Audio|Heard on: Porter County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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He had near Peterson St.
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Caller is requesting to remain anonymous, requesting a check on 44-year-old (name withheld).
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Caller recently broke up with the subject.
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The male has been texting her that he is going to...
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harm himself,
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wants to be close to his parents.
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He has made vague suicidal threats.
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Male does have a rifle near the side entrance and other guns in the house.
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He lives with his father.
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He doesn't drive or own a vehicle.
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However, there should be a white truck or a green jeep in the driveway.

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Location mentioned:
Peterson St, Portage, IN 46368

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