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911 calls report NYC sledgehammer attack

48 Hours

  • Dec 1, 2016
  • 1:41
  • Short

Listen to excerpts of 911 calls made by Dr. Michael Weiss' neighbors in the moments after his Nov. 12, 2012 attack at the hands of his ex-girlfriend's cousin, Jacob Nolan. The residents of the Midtown Manhattan building plead for help as Weiss and Nolan sit bleeding on the hallway floor.

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Brief Summary

A woman reports a male screaming for help in her building, fearing for his safety.

Key points

  • Emergency Call for Help. A caller reports a man screaming for help in their building.
  • Ongoing Distress. The screams have been heard for several minutes, raising alarm.

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