Man Threatening Suicide 'Passes Out,' SWAT Rushes In

Update: Man Threatening Suicide 'Passes Out,' SWAT Rushes In
The Douglasville Police Department and Douglas County Sheriff's Department have a house in Tributary surrounded. The man in the house called 911 earlier today is threatening to kill himself.
By John Barker
October 25, 2012


Update 4:13 p.m.

The man threatening suicide was taken to Douglas Hospital moments ago, after passing out on his back porch and being overtaken by the SWAT Team, according to Deputy Gary Sparks, Douglasville Police.

"Appearantly he had been drinking and was a little intoxicated," Sparks said. "He somewhat passed out and the SWAT Team went to go take him."

The man stated at one point he was a former Marine or had been in the military, Sparks said.

"I'm happy we resolved the situation peacefully," he said. "That's what the SWAT Team is for, to resolve situations in a peaceful manner. That's their mission. They work well with the negotiators and other elements as far as communications is concerned."

Sparks said the reason he was taken to the hospital was to be evaluated by medical personnel.

"He needs help," he said. "He needs to be evaluated by mental personnel."

Sparks said the gun was confiscated for the man's safety.

"Our major concern right now is everyone's safety," he said. "We're not looking at any charges."
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