Man Dies After Jumping From Brooklyn Bridge, NYPD Says

New York City NY

11 June, 2021

2:03 PM

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BROOKLYN BRIDGE, NY — A man plunged to his death after jumping off the Brooklyn Bridge Friday, the NYPD said. Police responded to reports of a naked man on the bridge at 12:55 p.m., an NYPD spokesman said. He was found in the East River and pronounced dead at the scene, a spokesperson for the NYPD said. An investigation is ongoing. Check back for updates. (For more New York City news delivered straight to your inbox sign up for Patch's free newsletters and breaking news alerts.) Anyone struggling with mental health can get help by calling National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or visiting this website. New Yorkers can also find resources by calling 1-888-NYC-WELL.