SWAT situation and we're stuck

[amberlyrose]

Holy shit.
About an hour ago, a lady was screaming at my parents' door for help, bleeding and seriously injured. Got her inside through the garage after DH cleared the area.
My parents recognized her- she just moved in a few weeks ago. Domestic violence, no one on the block had answered the door. EMTs show up, tell us to shelter in place because it was a swat situation. They get escorted out but now we're stuck. No idea what is going on. DH is listening to the scanner, there is blood all over the garage and screen door. My sister is stuck at target walking around because she can't get home.
Pray for that poor woman, please. I've never seen so much blood coming out of a face.

Happy fucking thanksgiving.

[liverandonions]

Holy shit. So the swat situation has to do with her significant other? Hope you're all safe.

[bears]

How awful. I hope everything is peacefully resolved soon.


I hope she is okay. It may be comforting to know that cuts in your face bleed like crazy, even if they are actually minor.

[Dezi]

Wow, how scary. Hopefully it ends quickly

[amberlyrose]

Nov 28, 2015 18:36:20 GMT -5 liverandonions said:

Holy shit. So the swat situation has to do with her significant other? Hope you're all safe.

Yeah, she had a gun in the house and he refuses to come out.

[spankswife]

Omg. That poor woman. Thinking of her.

[1confused1]

How scary

[elleblue]

Omg, that's insane.

[rosiebear]

Omg. That poor woman - you are good people to help her. I hope everyone stays safe tonight.

[shamrockshake]

That poor woman, I'm glad you were home. I hope it's over soon and nothing worse happens

[Deleted]

Does your police force have victim advocates? A quick call to your non emergency line could confirm this. She as a victim and your family as witnesses are eligible for their services. This would be helpful as you process the trauma.

Just a word of caution. You probably know this. She very likely will return to her abuser. I'm so sorry for what all of you witnessed. PM me, if you'd like. Prayers for your parents neighbor. And your family.

[amberlyrose]

Holy shit. I just looked out the back door and there's a police officer on the roof with a gun. Guys. This is scary.

[pretzel]

That sounds terrifying! I'm sorry you and she had to go through that.

[Deleted]

Omg, stay safe. You are really brave to help her.

[fuckyourcouch]

Omg. Stay safe

[Elsa]

Omg! Stay safe!!!

[jreeds]

How scary! Stay safe

[dove]

Good God!stay safe!

I'm glad the woman was able to escape

[redheadk]

Oh my goodness. Stay safe!

[Eagles]

Holy shit. Thank God for your family. I hope no one else is hurt.

[vicky]

Holy fuck. Stay safe.

[winecat]

I'm so glad you helped that poor woman. I hope it's over soon without any further violence.

[amberlyrose]

Nov 28, 2015 18:58:08 GMT -5 mofongo said:

HOLY SHIT! You guys were very kind to help out, if I saw a bloody person at my door I'm not sure what I would do. I imagine having that blood there is SO unsettling:( I'm sorry, hope everything resolves peacefully.

My dad recognized her. When she was screaming, she sounded exactly like my sister, who was on her way home from work at the moment.

[amberlyrose]

Anyone have ideas on getting blood off of concrete? I used bleach and a mop but that didn't work.

[cuddlyevil]

Glad you were home but how scary for all of you.

[memenee]

Nov 28, 2015 19:06:03 GMT -5 amberlyrose said:

Anyone have ideas on getting blood off of concrete? I used bleach and a mop but that didn't work.

Pour hydrogen peroxide on it and let it sit. After 15-20 mins scrub the hell out of it with a scrub brush. Make sure to protect yourself from splatters.

Stay safe!

[amberlyrose]

Nov 28, 2015 19:15:31 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

Glad you were home but how scary for all of you.

We were about to leave my mom at home by herself to take the dogs for a walk. I'm so glad we hadn't left!!

[Deleted]

I would not clean the blood. The police should be able to send in a biohazard team to remove it, but they also may want to photograph it, to show severity, in case the woman tries to recant. If the police tell you to do it then it's up to you, but I would still ask for a biohazard cleanup. Stay safe

[winecat]

Nov 28, 2015 19:06:03 GMT -5 amberlyrose said:

Anyone have ideas on getting blood off of concrete? I used bleach and a mop but that didn't work.

edit: Elle's idea is much better.  

[amberlyrose]

Nov 28, 2015 19:20:29 GMT -5 elle said:

I would not clean the blood. The police should be able to send in a biohazard team to remove it, but they also may want to photograph it, to show severity, in case the woman tries to recant. If the police tell you to do it then it's up to you, but I would still ask for a biohazard cleanup. Stay safe

Oh, thanks!! Good idea