Man requests to surrender firearm for safety, Springdale PA
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A 69-year-old man at Springdale High Rise reported psychological distress after an argument and requested to surrender his firearm for safety. He was calm and cooperative and was alone when help arrived.
Audio|Heard on: North Hills Police / Fire / EMS
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Transcript:
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1612 for EMS psychol.
00:04
Yes.
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The Springdale High Rise, near Pittsburgh Street, Room 712.
00:11
Psych complaint and he's saying he's been having an argument with his girlfriend.
00:15
He's a 69-year-old male.
00:17
He wants to surrender his firearm because he's afraid that he may use it on himself.
00:24
9.4.
00:28
I'm caging the area for police, not a 5.
00:36
10.9153. Three.
00:42
He's trying to back some repo information on 6th Avenue.
00:45
Owners not aware?
00:48
Tommy.
00:57
County 62 86, show me getting out with 84.
01:03
Appreciate.
01:10
1612 last updates.
01:11
He's in the apartment alone.
01:13
The girlfriend has since left.
01:14
He was advised that secure the firearm before his new arrived.
01:18
He said he was nonviolent and he was calm and cooperative on the phone, just wanted to turn over the gun.
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Location mentioned:
Pittsburgh St, Springdale, PA 15144
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