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Teen hands Clarksville officer a suicide note after being talked off an overpass
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Diana Rocco , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Clarksville Police Department has responded to a significant number of mental health calls this year, with over 1,300 calls reported so far.
A Clarksville police officer recently prevented a 17-year-old from jumping off an overpass. The officer, a two-year veteran, successfully talked the teen down. The Clarksville Police Department has responded to a significant number of mental health calls this year, with over 1,300 calls reported so far.
This includes more than 800 potential suicide-related calls. Further details about the incident and the department's response to mental health calls are available from the Clarksville Police Department and local news sources, including WSMV 4 News.
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Category: safety Published: August 14, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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