Man threatens self-harm with knives near 11th and Emporia, Wichita KS
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Medical EmergencyA man with two knives threatened self-harm near 11th Street and Emporia in Wichita. Officers and medical responders were on scene to manage the situation and negotiate safely.
Audio|Heard on: Sedgwick County Law Enforcement
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01:15
Transcript:
00:00
Disturbance is a weapon in 4A and 11th.
00:02
He's going to be a disturbance with two knives.
00:06
One too.
00:14
(name withheld) are anyone inside.
00:18
Acknowledged, yeah, 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 calling party advising that they stole his vehicle.
00:37
This is (name withheld) vehicle.
00:38
He's a white male 40 years old, 6 foot medium build.
00:42
Black harley jacket, khaki's, black tin shoes on, and a black winter hat.
00:47
Two knives in his hands.
00:51
I was blocking in calling party by then from the vehicle with my subject mentally disturbed.
00:57
He was talking to a bush.
01:03
Okay, the subject's now sitting on a park bench.
01:06
Subject's putting the knife to his head and neck.
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Location mentioned:
E 11th St N & N Emporia Ave, Wichita, KS 67214
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