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Heavy Police Presence on Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Brg

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Summary

  • Police responded to a distress call on the Brooklyn Bridge, where they assisted an individual in distress. Helicopters and officers were present during the incident, which was captured on video by bystanders.

Timeline

Previously closed portions of the Brooklyn Bridge have been reopened to traffic.

Several individuals are coordinating with ropes on the bridge under bright light.

If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or text HOME to 741741.

Police appear to be assisting someone in distress on the bridge, per user video and several commenters nearby.

Officers and workers are walking along the pedestrian bridge during the ongoing response.

A Citizen user shows video of police and helicopters in the area.

Incident reported at Brooklyn Brg.

Previously closed portions of the Brooklyn Bridge have been reopened to traffic.

Several individuals are coordinating with ropes on the bridge under bright light.

If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or text HOME to 741741.

Police appear to be assisting someone in distress on the bridge, per user video and several commenters nearby.

Officers and workers are walking along the pedestrian bridge during the ongoing response.

A Citizen user shows video of police and helicopters in the area.

Incident reported at Brooklyn Brg.

Previously closed portions of the Brooklyn Bridge have been reopened to traffic.

Several individuals are coordinating with ropes on the bridge under bright light.

If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or text HOME to 741741.

Police appear to be assisting someone in distress on the bridge, per user video and several commenters nearby.

Officers and workers are walking along the pedestrian bridge during the ongoing response.

A Citizen user shows video of police and helicopters in the area.

Incident reported at Brooklyn Brg.

Previously closed portions of the Brooklyn Bridge have been reopened to traffic.

Several individuals are coordinating with ropes on the bridge under bright light.

If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or text HOME to 741741.

Police appear to be assisting someone in distress on the bridge, per user video and several commenters nearby.

Officers and workers are walking along the pedestrian bridge during the ongoing response.

A Citizen user shows video of police and helicopters in the area.

Incident reported at Brooklyn Brg.

Previously closed portions of the Brooklyn Bridge have been reopened to traffic.

Several individuals are coordinating with ropes on the bridge under bright light.

If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or text HOME to 741741.

Police appear to be assisting someone in distress on the bridge, per user video and several commenters nearby.

Officers and workers are walking along the pedestrian bridge during the ongoing response.

A Citizen user shows video of police and helicopters in the area.

Incident reported at Brooklyn Brg.

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Comments30

brooklynUser14673531032h ago

Not always a fan of NYPD but these guys are heroes

newyawker4202h ago

I hope that this person will be able to get the help they need 🙏🏻

FREEDOMLAND20182h ago

If you feel that horrible and hopeless. Bring out that nosey little side. Wonder what tomorrow’s going to be like. Find a strong friend to lean on.

kasey79943h ago

Times is rough now. There's a lot of people out there feeling this same way! Seeing no light at the other end of the tunnel, people are feeling like they have no choice, things have gotten a lot worse over the last year and a half! SMH. 🙏🙏

brooklynUser14673531032h ago

Not always a fan of NYPD but these guys are heroes

newyawker4202h ago

I hope that this person will be able to get the help they need 🙏🏻

FREEDOMLAND20182h ago

If you feel that horrible and hopeless. Bring out that nosey little side. Wonder what tomorrow’s going to be like. Find a strong friend to lean on.

kasey79943h ago

Times is rough now. There's a lot of people out there feeling this same way! Seeing no light at the other end of the tunnel, people are feeling like they have no choice, things have gotten a lot worse over the last year and a half! SMH. 🙏🙏

brooklynUser14673531032h ago

Not always a fan of NYPD but these guys are heroes

newyawker4202h ago

I hope that this person will be able to get the help they need 🙏🏻

FREEDOMLAND20182h ago

If you feel that horrible and hopeless. Bring out that nosey little side. Wonder what tomorrow’s going to be like. Find a strong friend to lean on.

kasey79943h ago

Times is rough now. There's a lot of people out there feeling this same way! Seeing no light at the other end of the tunnel, people are feeling like they have no choice, things have gotten a lot worse over the last year and a half! SMH. 🙏🙏

brooklynUser14673531032h ago

Not always a fan of NYPD but these guys are heroes

newyawker4202h ago

I hope that this person will be able to get the help they need 🙏🏻

FREEDOMLAND20182h ago

If you feel that horrible and hopeless. Bring out that nosey little side. Wonder what tomorrow’s going to be like. Find a strong friend to lean on.

kasey79943h ago

Times is rough now. There's a lot of people out there feeling this same way! Seeing no light at the other end of the tunnel, people are feeling like they have no choice, things have gotten a lot worse over the last year and a half! SMH. 🙏🙏

brooklynUser14673531032h ago

Not always a fan of NYPD but these guys are heroes

newyawker4202h ago

I hope that this person will be able to get the help they need 🙏🏻

FREEDOMLAND20182h ago

If you feel that horrible and hopeless. Bring out that nosey little side. Wonder what tomorrow’s going to be like. Find a strong friend to lean on.

kasey79943h ago

Times is rough now. There's a lot of people out there feeling this same way! Seeing no light at the other end of the tunnel, people are feeling like they have no choice, things have gotten a lot worse over the last year and a half! SMH. 🙏🙏

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