The Cape Coral Police Department says police have safely cleared the scene after responding to a man who was experiencing suicidal ideation and locked himself alone in his home – leading to a large police presence off of NE Van Loon Terrace.
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UPDATE: Large police presence in Cape Coral ends man receiving mental health care.
Police say the department’s Crisis Negotiations Team successfully communicated with the person inside, and that individual will now receive mental health care.
If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, there is always someone who wants to talk to you…