Veteran 'Threatening Self Harm' Helped By GA Cops

SOUTH FULTON, GA — Police say they assisted a veteran threatening self-harm recently in South Fulton, and have released body camera footage in connection with the incident.

South Fulton Police on Monday released the estimated 1-minute long video of officers and emergency medical workers seemingly helping a man in a closet. A timestamp shows the incident happened Thursday.

Officers responded after receiving "credible information that a veteran was in crisis and threatening self-harm," police said.

They forced their way into the home and provided immediate assistance, police said.

In the footage, an officer appears to be heard telling the emotional man, "We're here to help you."

Another officer appears to be heard saying, "We have hard times. We have bad days, but this ain't gonna be your last day."

The man was taken to a veterans affairs hospital for treatment, police said. His condition was unknown Monday.

"Our veterans have given so much in service to this country, and they mean the world to us. In moments like these, we want them and their families to know they are not alone. We will always do everything we can to protect life, show compassion and stand beside those who have served. Please keep this veteran in your thoughts, and let this serve as a reminder that asking for help is a sign of strength. Help is available, and hope is real," police said in a Facebook post published Monday.