North Tonawanda 84-year-old Threatens Harm with Knife in Bathroom

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Law enforcement received a call around 4:30am on January 11th after reports of a medical emergency on Witmer Road in the City of North Tonawanda. Police were requested to the location for a welfare check.

The 911 caller said that an 84-year-old male was making suicidal comments and that he had a knife in the bathtub.

Police responded to the scene and prevented what could have been a tragic outcome.

If you are thinking about suicide or self-harm, help is available. Call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or call 911 if you are in immediate danger.

No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken as fact.

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North Tonawanda 84-year-old Threatens Harm with Knife in Bathroom