A potentially tragic situation was turned into a powerful moment of compassion and connection after a concerned daughter made a life-saving call to 911.
She told dispatchers her father had threatened to harm himself and she feared the worst — especially knowing there were firearms in the house.
🚓 Officers rushed to the home, ready to act quickly and carefully. There, they found a man who candidly admitted he’d made a troubling statement to his daughter during a difficult moment. But he also shared how he had taken immediate steps to keep himself — and others — safe.
🧠 The man said he’d talked with a trusted friend for hours, turned over his firearm, and was now sitting with another friend, listening to music and working through the pain together. That friend told officers they would stay the night and make sure he wasn’t alone.
🚑 The man declined medical help, telling officers he was feeling better and thankful for the support. Officers cleared the scene, confident he was in good hands.
💡 If Someone You Love is in Crisis:
✔️ Take All Threats Seriously – Even if you think they’re “just venting.”
✔️ Call for Help – It’s not tattling, it’s saving a life.
✔️ Remove Access to Weapons or Dangerous Items
✔️ Don’t Leave Them Alone – Your presence can make all the difference.
✔️ Listen Without Judgement – Sometimes just being heard can help ease the pain.
✔️ Reach Out to Local Crisis Lines – In Scioto County, resources are available 24/7.
📞 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
👏 A big thank you to the daughter for speaking up, the friends who showed up, and the officers who handled the situation with empathy and care. Together, they proved that it really does take a village — and sometimes that village saves a life.