Man reported suicidal and armed near Van Buren, Van Buren MO
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Medical EmergencyOfficers responded to a report of a suicidal man armed with a loaded gun near the 103 area close to Carby's Bar and Motel in Van Buren, Missouri.
Audio|Heard on: Southeast Missouri Counties Public Safety
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02:45
Transcript:
00:00
I got a report of an individual team attempting to maybe harm himself,
00:10
has a firearm, and it's loaded.
00:12
As a reporting person, I'm going to go try to make contact at 103 area.
00:22
104, I'll start that way.
00:26
This is 107.
00:28
Is that actually inside the city limits?
00:31
Negative. It's across the bridge.
00:34
But I'm here more than welcome to assist.
00:37
I'm at Dee David Highway.
00:39
I'm fixing to come through town and I'll be headed to 103.
00:48
104, so you're headed west?
00:52
I'm not sure the direction of travel.
00:56
Last was said was he was walking 103 towards like Carby's bar and motel in South Town.
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104, I'll head that way.
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Copy.
01:22
Go ahead.
01:24
Loaded in route.
01:32
I would try to stay cautious with using lights for sirens.
01:38
This individual will probably take off and run.
01:43
Yeah, copy that.
01:44
You got a description of what he's wearing.
01:50
Negative. It's (name withheld), if you're familiar.
01:57
No, I don't know who that is.
01:59
I'll see if I find anybody walking.
02:03
10-4[1]. Just now say that he does have a firearm and it should be loaded.
02:12
10-4[1].
02:25
39, 7th County, ending 15, Kent corrections open south door, please.
02:29
Bring up, sir.
02:32
Hey.
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The 420 Clark County, I'll be in the area of 103.
02:43
104. You guys, be careful.
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Van Buren, MO 63965
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