Man armed with gun threatens to jump off bridge, Salem IL
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WeaponsA man armed with a gun threatened to jump off a bridge near Bryan Street and North Broadway in Salem. He was seen walking toward the reservoir and stated he wanted to throw the gun into the water.
Audio|Heard on: Salem Fire and Surrounding Fire, Police & EMS
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Transcript:
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I'm on 911 with a male in the area near Bryan Street and North Broadway.
00:04
He's advising he's wanting to jump off a bridge.
00:08
He's on foot, wearing blue jeans, walking towards the reservoir, trying to gather further.
00:19
Male does have a person with a gun on him, trying to gather what type of gun?
00:26
And mail is stating that he's near the reservoir.
00:36
Still unknown what type of gun, he's stating that he wants to throw it in the reservoir.
00:41
Okay,
00:43
Suspicious person.
00:51
I'll be out with them here by the reservoirs.
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Location mentioned:
E Bryan St & N Broadway, Salem, IL 62881
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