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Apparent self-inflicted stabbing near public library

Heard on: Polk IA Law Dispatch Group Calls
02:35
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Westland card. I'm seeing a report of a stabbing at the West Des Moines Public Library, (number withheld) (place withheld).
audio iconAssault
Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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As discussed during the dispatch call, law enforcement and medics responded to a report of a possible self-inflicted stabbing near the West Des Moines Public Library on Mills Civic Parkway. A caller, believed to be a woman, was found outside the library and received medical attention. The scene was secured and no further danger was reported.

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