A man believed to be experiencing a mental health crisis was taken into custody Friday morning after a series of incidents that began at a local hospital and ended nearby.
Lebanon Police and the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office responded around 7:15 a.m. to Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital after the man reportedly pulled a fire alarm and left the facility.
Authorities say the individual was later seen in the area of a Kroger parking lot, where he allegedly attempted to carjack a delivery driver. He then tried a second carjacking across the street, targeting a vehicle waiting at a traffic light near the Ulta parking lot.
Deputies witnessed the second incident as it was unfolding and quickly intervened, taking the man into custody without further escalation.
He was transported back to Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital following the incident.
Officials say the situation was resolved without serious injuries and credited coordination between agencies for the quick response. They also encouraged anyone experiencing a mental health crisis to seek help through available local resources.
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