Man Says 'Life Pass' Before Self-Harm | St. Louis News

A man in his 40s reportedly threatened suicide outside a church in Effingham, cryptically saying he had “a life pass” before inflicting self-harm. Officers rushed to aid him, transporting him via ambulance and then helicopter to a trauma center with family by his side. Church leaders knew of his mental health struggles, and both local police and Illinois State Police are now investigating — including releasing body cam footage — as the case underscores the perilous reality of law enforcement responding to mental health crises. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/71d46ac23bc84bfd