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Manhattan, New York

Brooklyn Bridge Closed Due to Police Activity

Reported May 22 at 12:17 PM · Updated May 22 at 3:46 PM · 283.5K Viewed

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Summary

FRIDAY, 12:15 PM: Police responded to reports of a man on top of the Brooklyn Bridge. Multiple special operations units responded, including the Emergency Service Unit, Aviation Unit, and Harbor Unit. Traffic on the bridge was completely shut down while the rescue operation was underway. After more than two hours, the man was brought to safety.

*Citizen reminds all our users that if you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text 741-741.*

FRIDAY, 12:15 PM: Police responded to reports of a man on top of the Brooklyn Bridge. Multiple special operations units responded, including the Emergency Service Unit, Aviation Unit, and Harbor Unit. Traffic on the bridge was completely shut down while the rescue operation was underway. After more than two hours, the man was brought to safety.

*Citizen reminds all our users that if you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text 741-741.*

FRIDAY, 12:15 PM: Police responded to reports of a man on top of the Brooklyn Bridge. Multiple special operations units responded, including the Emergency Service Unit, Aviation Unit, and Harbor Unit. Traffic on the bridge was completely shut down while the rescue operation was underway. After more than two hours, the man was brought to safety.

*Citizen reminds all our users that if you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text 741-741.*

FRIDAY, 12:15 PM: Police responded to reports of a man on top of the Brooklyn Bridge. Multiple special operations units responded, including the Emergency Service Unit, Aviation Unit, and Harbor Unit. Traffic on the bridge was completely shut down while the rescue operation was underway. After more than two hours, the man was brought to safety.

*Citizen reminds all our users that if you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text 741-741.*

FRIDAY, 12:15 PM: Police responded to reports of a man on top of the Brooklyn Bridge. Multiple special operations units responded, including the Emergency Service Unit, Aviation Unit, and Harbor Unit. Traffic on the bridge was completely shut down while the rescue operation was underway. After more than two hours, the man was brought to safety.

*Citizen reminds all our users that if you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text 741-741.*

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Timeline

May 22, 3:21PM

NYPD units are still operating on the bridge.

May 22, 3:15PM

Police confirm a man was rescued from the bridge.

May 22, 1:11PM

Police are attempting to reach a person in need of help. Due to the sensitive nature of this incident, Citizen will not be providing further updates at this time.

May 22, 12:50PM

ESU is on the scene.

May 22, 12:41PM

According to Citizen user footage, a group of people appear to have climbed the bridge.

May 22, 12:27PM

The NYPD Emergency Service Unit (ESU) has been requested to the scene. NYPD Harbor and Aviation units are also responding.

May 22, 3:21PM

NYPD units are still operating on the bridge.

May 22, 3:15PM

Police confirm a man was rescued from the bridge.

May 22, 1:11PM

Police are attempting to reach a person in need of help. Due to the sensitive nature of this incident, Citizen will not be providing further updates at this time.

May 22, 12:50PM

ESU is on the scene.

May 22, 12:41PM

According to Citizen user footage, a group of people appear to have climbed the bridge.

May 22, 12:27PM

The NYPD Emergency Service Unit (ESU) has been requested to the scene. NYPD Harbor and Aviation units are also responding.

May 22, 3:21PM

NYPD units are still operating on the bridge.

May 22, 3:15PM

Police confirm a man was rescued from the bridge.

May 22, 1:11PM

Police are attempting to reach a person in need of help. Due to the sensitive nature of this incident, Citizen will not be providing further updates at this time.

May 22, 12:50PM

ESU is on the scene.

May 22, 12:41PM

According to Citizen user footage, a group of people appear to have climbed the bridge.

May 22, 12:27PM

The NYPD Emergency Service Unit (ESU) has been requested to the scene. NYPD Harbor and Aviation units are also responding.

May 22, 3:21PM

NYPD units are still operating on the bridge.

May 22, 3:15PM

Police confirm a man was rescued from the bridge.

May 22, 1:11PM

Police are attempting to reach a person in need of help. Due to the sensitive nature of this incident, Citizen will not be providing further updates at this time.

May 22, 12:50PM

ESU is on the scene.

May 22, 12:41PM

According to Citizen user footage, a group of people appear to have climbed the bridge.

May 22, 12:27PM

The NYPD Emergency Service Unit (ESU) has been requested to the scene. NYPD Harbor and Aviation units are also responding.

May 22, 3:21PM

NYPD units are still operating on the bridge.

May 22, 3:15PM

Police confirm a man was rescued from the bridge.

May 22, 1:11PM

Police are attempting to reach a person in need of help. Due to the sensitive nature of this incident, Citizen will not be providing further updates at this time.

May 22, 12:50PM

ESU is on the scene.

May 22, 12:41PM

According to Citizen user footage, a group of people appear to have climbed the bridge.

May 22, 12:27PM

The NYPD Emergency Service Unit (ESU) has been requested to the scene. NYPD Harbor and Aviation units are also responding.

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