Man threatens to kill daughter and grandchildren, Tucson AZ
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Family OffenseAccording to the dispatch call, a welfare check was requested near East Fairmount St after a man threatened to kill his daughter and grandchildren. He is possibly armed and has a history of domestic violence. The family members are believed to have left the residence. Officers are in contact with the man to assess the situation and ensure safety.
Audio|Heard on: Tucson Police Midtown Division
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03:32
Transcript:
00:00
Can you start for a welfare check? It's near East Fairmount St Unit D.
00:05
David.
00:06
And is 3.11 cleared, it's 24.
00:12
Once I'll get you next available.
00:13
This is in regards to (name withheld).
00:15
The complaint had just gotten off the phone with the subject.
00:17
He threatened to kill his daughter and grandchildren.
00:24
This was about 10 minutes ago.
00:26
The subject is known to possess a weapon.
00:30
We're just trying to get further details.
00:31
I don't believe the family members are with him now.
00:34
Stand by.
00:42
Can you copy that in 593?
00:49
Good.
00:55
Do you have a location for (name withheld)?
01:03
I believe he's at this location right now, trying to get more from the call ticket.
01:07
He's known for prior domestic violence issues with his family.
01:13
He frequently has domestic violence incidents.
01:22
Yeah.
01:27
1-5, you get to text me.
01:31
Two,
01:34
three, Tom, one five.
01:39
Just to clarify, this is a domestic violence type situation.
01:41
We're speaking with the daughter now,
01:43
stating the father is making suicidal and homicidal statements.
01:48
Earlier, he had a knife while walking around the house.
01:53
The complainant left the location.
01:55
There is a young person near Fairmount.
02:02
Adam is something.
02:07
It's less legal.
02:15
She is no longer at the location and the father should be there by himself.
02:23
At this time, it is unclear if he is alone or not.
02:25
We have telephone contact with him.
02:27
We can try to reach out if units want to contact him.
02:32
You need to confirm if he is alone.
02:35
If he is alone, try to get units there without making contact before approaching the complex to keep others safe.
02:49
Okay, we'll clarify.
02:55
There is a level 2[1] assault between the complainant and a boyfriend.
03:01
There is an upgraded level 2[1] assault victim.
03:03
They believe medical attention is needed for a face injury.
03:06
Suspect is in custody.
03:07
So then 598 and 595.
03:11
The department can have both on scene.
03:14
1302.
03:19
3-812 and Tom 1, 51614.
03:23
Crisis is speaking with (name withheld) now.
03:29
We are going to get further clarification on his behavior.
Police codes explained
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[1]
level 2: Elevated-priority response requiring timely police action, but lower urgency than highest-level emergencies.
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Location mentioned:
E Fairmount St UNIT D, Tucson, AZ 85716
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