La Vergne police officers took a person into protective custody after a mental health crisis involving multiple agencies Saturday.
The incident began when Smyrna police found the subject unconscious behind the wheel of a vehicle. When officers attempted to assist, the subject became armed with a knife and fled, prompting a coordinated response. The La Vergne Police Department responded to the incident just after 1 p.m. and officers made contact with the subject around 1:22 p.m.
Police said the subject was making suicidal statements and specifically requested “suicide by cop.” Officers spent about an hour and 15 minutes attempting to de-escalate the situation and establish communication…