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Man swings oxygen tank at hospital security

Heard on: Tacoma Police Dispatch - North
00:42
00:00
St. Joseph Medical Center ER, (number withheld) South J Street, advising and the ER waiting room.
audio iconAssault
S J St, Tacoma, WA 98405
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At St. Joseph Medical Center emergency room, a man in the waiting area was reported to be swinging an oxygen tank at a security guard. Responding units were told that he no longer had the tank, but staff wanted him removed from the waiting room. A description of the man and his clothing was provided to officers.

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