He is armed! Be careful!
ar-MAH-toh — three syllables; the 'ar' is clearly pronounced with a slight roll on the 'r'.
Use when calling police to warn them that a suspect is armed before they arrive. This critical information changes the response protocol and could save officers' lives.
'Armato' is the past participle of 'armare' used as an adjective. 'State attenti' is the plural imperative — appropriate when addressing multiple officers.
Ha una pistola.
He has a gun.
Names the weapon specifically — the most critical detail.
Ha già sparato.
He has already fired.
Confirms weapon use — maximum urgency.
Non so se è armato, ma è molto violento.
I don't know if he is armed, but he is very violent.
Honest when weapons are not confirmed — still escalates response.
An armed suspect report may include calling specialised units: GIS for Carabinieri, NOCS for Polizia di Stato.