Responders Talk Down Man on Bridge
6th Street Bridge, Central City East, Los Angeles
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- The user-submitted video from the scene contains sensitive content that some may find distressing; viewer discretion is advised.
Timeline
Police have successfully removed the man to safety. He is currently detained while being assessed by EMS.
New user video footage shows the man still atop one of the arches on the bridge.
A lone man remains atop the bridge arch while traffic flows below on the highway.
Shirtless man with red bandana observed sitting on bridge structures amid emergency response.
The man on the bridge was seen with a firearm; police and firefighters continue to handle the situation.
The man has descended from the bridge arch; emergency crews remain on scene.
Citizen has not received any additional details regarding this incident.
According to firefighters, first responders are going to start scaling back resources as there are sufficient units on scene.
Emergency crews are positioned on the bridge arches, continuing to manage the situation.
Firefighters have lowered the ladders and the man still refuses to get down from the bridge arch.
The user-submitted video from the scene contains sensitive content that some may find distressing; viewer discretion is advised.
Firefighters have extended a ladder to the man to assist in removing him from the top of the bridge.
An aviation unit is now en route to assist.
An additional paramedic rescue unit is being dispatched to the bridge.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 6th Street Bridge.
An aviation unit or drone is being requested to the scene.
Firefighters are coordinating with police on scene. A command post has also been established nearby.
Additional units are requested to block westbound traffic on the east side of the bridge.
An aviation unit is being requested to assist at the scene. Additional officers are en route to block traffic in both directions.
DOT personnel have been requested to shut down the bridge and direct traffic.
Additional firefighters have arrived at the scene. Units are staging nearby.
Additional firefighters are en route to the scene.
Dispatch also advises the male may be doing push-ups on top of the arches.
LAPD dispatch advises that the individual may be holding a red and/or orange banner.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 6th Street Bridge.
If you or someone you know is feeling distressed, support is available. The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers free and confidential emotional assistance 24/7 for civilians and veterans. Call or text 988, or reach out by texting 741741 to connect with someone who cares.
Citizen will continue to limit updates due to the sensitive nature of this incident.
Eyewitnesses report that first responders are addressing a man standing on top of a bridge.
A Citizen user shows video of first responders in the area.
Incident reported at 664 S Anderson St.
Police have successfully removed the man to safety. He is currently detained while being assessed by EMS.
New user video footage shows the man still atop one of the arches on the bridge.
A lone man remains atop the bridge arch while traffic flows below on the highway.
Shirtless man with red bandana observed sitting on bridge structures amid emergency response.
The man on the bridge was seen with a firearm; police and firefighters continue to handle the situation.
The man has descended from the bridge arch; emergency crews remain on scene.
Citizen has not received any additional details regarding this incident.
According to firefighters, first responders are going to start scaling back resources as there are sufficient units on scene.
Emergency crews are positioned on the bridge arches, continuing to manage the situation.
Firefighters have lowered the ladders and the man still refuses to get down from the bridge arch.
The user-submitted video from the scene contains sensitive content that some may find distressing; viewer discretion is advised.
Firefighters have extended a ladder to the man to assist in removing him from the top of the bridge.
An aviation unit is now en route to assist.
An additional paramedic rescue unit is being dispatched to the bridge.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 6th Street Bridge.
An aviation unit or drone is being requested to the scene.
Firefighters are coordinating with police on scene. A command post has also been established nearby.
Additional units are requested to block westbound traffic on the east side of the bridge.
An aviation unit is being requested to assist at the scene. Additional officers are en route to block traffic in both directions.
DOT personnel have been requested to shut down the bridge and direct traffic.
Additional firefighters have arrived at the scene. Units are staging nearby.
Additional firefighters are en route to the scene.
Dispatch also advises the male may be doing push-ups on top of the arches.
LAPD dispatch advises that the individual may be holding a red and/or orange banner.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 6th Street Bridge.
If you or someone you know is feeling distressed, support is available. The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers free and confidential emotional assistance 24/7 for civilians and veterans. Call or text 988, or reach out by texting 741741 to connect with someone who cares.
Citizen will continue to limit updates due to the sensitive nature of this incident.
Eyewitnesses report that first responders are addressing a man standing on top of a bridge.
A Citizen user shows video of first responders in the area.
Incident reported at 664 S Anderson St.
Police have successfully removed the man to safety. He is currently detained while being assessed by EMS.
New user video footage shows the man still atop one of the arches on the bridge.
A lone man remains atop the bridge arch while traffic flows below on the highway.
Shirtless man with red bandana observed sitting on bridge structures amid emergency response.
The man on the bridge was seen with a firearm; police and firefighters continue to handle the situation.
The man has descended from the bridge arch; emergency crews remain on scene.
Citizen has not received any additional details regarding this incident.
According to firefighters, first responders are going to start scaling back resources as there are sufficient units on scene.
Emergency crews are positioned on the bridge arches, continuing to manage the situation.
Firefighters have lowered the ladders and the man still refuses to get down from the bridge arch.
The user-submitted video from the scene contains sensitive content that some may find distressing; viewer discretion is advised.
Firefighters have extended a ladder to the man to assist in removing him from the top of the bridge.
An aviation unit is now en route to assist.
An additional paramedic rescue unit is being dispatched to the bridge.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 6th Street Bridge.
An aviation unit or drone is being requested to the scene.
Firefighters are coordinating with police on scene. A command post has also been established nearby.
Additional units are requested to block westbound traffic on the east side of the bridge.
An aviation unit is being requested to assist at the scene. Additional officers are en route to block traffic in both directions.
DOT personnel have been requested to shut down the bridge and direct traffic.
Additional firefighters have arrived at the scene. Units are staging nearby.
Additional firefighters are en route to the scene.
Dispatch also advises the male may be doing push-ups on top of the arches.
LAPD dispatch advises that the individual may be holding a red and/or orange banner.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 6th Street Bridge.
If you or someone you know is feeling distressed, support is available. The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers free and confidential emotional assistance 24/7 for civilians and veterans. Call or text 988, or reach out by texting 741741 to connect with someone who cares.
Citizen will continue to limit updates due to the sensitive nature of this incident.
Eyewitnesses report that first responders are addressing a man standing on top of a bridge.
A Citizen user shows video of first responders in the area.
Incident reported at 664 S Anderson St.
Police have successfully removed the man to safety. He is currently detained while being assessed by EMS.
New user video footage shows the man still atop one of the arches on the bridge.
A lone man remains atop the bridge arch while traffic flows below on the highway.
Shirtless man with red bandana observed sitting on bridge structures amid emergency response.
The man on the bridge was seen with a firearm; police and firefighters continue to handle the situation.
The man has descended from the bridge arch; emergency crews remain on scene.
Citizen has not received any additional details regarding this incident.
According to firefighters, first responders are going to start scaling back resources as there are sufficient units on scene.
Emergency crews are positioned on the bridge arches, continuing to manage the situation.
Firefighters have lowered the ladders and the man still refuses to get down from the bridge arch.
The user-submitted video from the scene contains sensitive content that some may find distressing; viewer discretion is advised.
Firefighters have extended a ladder to the man to assist in removing him from the top of the bridge.
An aviation unit is now en route to assist.
An additional paramedic rescue unit is being dispatched to the bridge.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 6th Street Bridge.
An aviation unit or drone is being requested to the scene.
Firefighters are coordinating with police on scene. A command post has also been established nearby.
Additional units are requested to block westbound traffic on the east side of the bridge.
An aviation unit is being requested to assist at the scene. Additional officers are en route to block traffic in both directions.
DOT personnel have been requested to shut down the bridge and direct traffic.
Additional firefighters have arrived at the scene. Units are staging nearby.
Additional firefighters are en route to the scene.
Dispatch also advises the male may be doing push-ups on top of the arches.
LAPD dispatch advises that the individual may be holding a red and/or orange banner.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 6th Street Bridge.
If you or someone you know is feeling distressed, support is available. The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers free and confidential emotional assistance 24/7 for civilians and veterans. Call or text 988, or reach out by texting 741741 to connect with someone who cares.
Citizen will continue to limit updates due to the sensitive nature of this incident.
Eyewitnesses report that first responders are addressing a man standing on top of a bridge.
A Citizen user shows video of first responders in the area.
Incident reported at 664 S Anderson St.
Police have successfully removed the man to safety. He is currently detained while being assessed by EMS.
New user video footage shows the man still atop one of the arches on the bridge.
A lone man remains atop the bridge arch while traffic flows below on the highway.
Shirtless man with red bandana observed sitting on bridge structures amid emergency response.
The man on the bridge was seen with a firearm; police and firefighters continue to handle the situation.
The man has descended from the bridge arch; emergency crews remain on scene.
Citizen has not received any additional details regarding this incident.
According to firefighters, first responders are going to start scaling back resources as there are sufficient units on scene.
Emergency crews are positioned on the bridge arches, continuing to manage the situation.
Firefighters have lowered the ladders and the man still refuses to get down from the bridge arch.
The user-submitted video from the scene contains sensitive content that some may find distressing; viewer discretion is advised.
Firefighters have extended a ladder to the man to assist in removing him from the top of the bridge.
An aviation unit is now en route to assist.
An additional paramedic rescue unit is being dispatched to the bridge.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 6th Street Bridge.
An aviation unit or drone is being requested to the scene.
Firefighters are coordinating with police on scene. A command post has also been established nearby.
Additional units are requested to block westbound traffic on the east side of the bridge.
An aviation unit is being requested to assist at the scene. Additional officers are en route to block traffic in both directions.
DOT personnel have been requested to shut down the bridge and direct traffic.
Additional firefighters have arrived at the scene. Units are staging nearby.
Additional firefighters are en route to the scene.
Dispatch also advises the male may be doing push-ups on top of the arches.
LAPD dispatch advises that the individual may be holding a red and/or orange banner.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 6th Street Bridge.
If you or someone you know is feeling distressed, support is available. The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers free and confidential emotional assistance 24/7 for civilians and veterans. Call or text 988, or reach out by texting 741741 to connect with someone who cares.
Citizen will continue to limit updates due to the sensitive nature of this incident.
Eyewitnesses report that first responders are addressing a man standing on top of a bridge.
A Citizen user shows video of first responders in the area.
Incident reported at 664 S Anderson St.
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Everyone that is saying such terrible things about wanting attention, THAT IS WHAT A SUICIDE ATTEMPT IS. THEY NEED ATTENTION. ITS A CRY FOR HELP. 🙄
The amount of people who don't understand mental illness is AN ILLNESS JUST LIKE ANY OTHER is crazy.
That man is clearly suffering mental health crisis. Have some compassion
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He Could’ve Lost Someone Close to Him A Mother Sister Father Granny .. And Don’t Know How To Deal With The Feelings Don’t Laugh And Clown Him Pray For Him
Everyone that is saying such terrible things about wanting attention, THAT IS WHAT A SUICIDE ATTEMPT IS. THEY NEED ATTENTION. ITS A CRY FOR HELP. 🙄
The amount of people who don't understand mental illness is AN ILLNESS JUST LIKE ANY OTHER is crazy.
That man is clearly suffering mental health crisis. Have some compassion
That's asking a lot form some of these immature people on this app. I try not to read the comments anymore because it's just irritating.
He Could’ve Lost Someone Close to Him A Mother Sister Father Granny .. And Don’t Know How To Deal With The Feelings Don’t Laugh And Clown Him Pray For Him
Everyone that is saying such terrible things about wanting attention, THAT IS WHAT A SUICIDE ATTEMPT IS. THEY NEED ATTENTION. ITS A CRY FOR HELP. 🙄
The amount of people who don't understand mental illness is AN ILLNESS JUST LIKE ANY OTHER is crazy.
That man is clearly suffering mental health crisis. Have some compassion
That's asking a lot form some of these immature people on this app. I try not to read the comments anymore because it's just irritating.
He Could’ve Lost Someone Close to Him A Mother Sister Father Granny .. And Don’t Know How To Deal With The Feelings Don’t Laugh And Clown Him Pray For Him
Everyone that is saying such terrible things about wanting attention, THAT IS WHAT A SUICIDE ATTEMPT IS. THEY NEED ATTENTION. ITS A CRY FOR HELP. 🙄
The amount of people who don't understand mental illness is AN ILLNESS JUST LIKE ANY OTHER is crazy.
That man is clearly suffering mental health crisis. Have some compassion
That's asking a lot form some of these immature people on this app. I try not to read the comments anymore because it's just irritating.
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He Could’ve Lost Someone Close to Him A Mother Sister Father Granny .. And Don’t Know How To Deal With The Feelings Don’t Laugh And Clown Him Pray For Him
Everyone that is saying such terrible things about wanting attention, THAT IS WHAT A SUICIDE ATTEMPT IS. THEY NEED ATTENTION. ITS A CRY FOR HELP. 🙄
The amount of people who don't understand mental illness is AN ILLNESS JUST LIKE ANY OTHER is crazy.
That man is clearly suffering mental health crisis. Have some compassion
That's asking a lot form some of these immature people on this app. I try not to read the comments anymore because it's just irritating.