Man armed with knives threatens self near Emporia Avenue, Wichita KS
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WeaponsA man armed with two knives was reported to be causing a disturbance near 11th and Emporia Avenue. The man appeared mentally disturbed and threatened to harm himself by placing a knife to his head and neck. Police were called to the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Sedgwick County Law Enforcement
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01:15
Transcript:
00:00
Disturbance is a weapon at Emporia and 11th.
00:02
He's going to be a disturbance with two knives.
00:06
One too.
00:14
Burguse are anyone inside.
00:18
Affirmative, that's calling for these people inside the home.
00:23
I can send units.
00:26
Yes, please.
00:29
Two knives out at Emporia and 11th.
00:32
Male is yelling at caller advising that they stole his vehicle.
00:37
This is caller's vehicle.
00:38
He is a white male about 40 years old, six feet tall, medium build.
00:42
Black Harley jacket, khaki pants, black shoes on, and a black winter hat.
00:47
Two knives in his hands.
00:51
I was blocking in caller from the vehicle with my subject mentally disturbed.
00:57
He was talking to a bush.
01:03
Okay, the subject is now sitting on a park bench.
01:06
Caller is now near North Emporia.
01:11
Subject is putting the knife to his head and neck.
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Location mentioned:
N Emporia Ave, Wichita, KS 67214
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