2022-07-03@10:42pm– #Norwalk CT– #cttrafficHow about some likes for Norwalk Police in rescuing a man attempting to jump off the East Avenue overpass onto I-95? Great job officers!
Police UPDATE:
2022-07-03@10:42pm–#Norwalk CT–How about some likes for Norwalk Police in rescuing a man attempting to jump off the East Avenue overpass onto I-95? Great job officers!
Police UPDATE: On Sunday July 23, 2022, at approximately 10:33 p.m., Norwalk Combined Dispatch receiveda 9-1-1 call that a man was standing on the ledge on the outside of the fenced area of the East Avenue Bridge over I-95. Multiple officers rushed to the scene. The first officer on scenewas able to grab the man’s shirt through the fence while a second officer spoke to the man, trying to keep him calm. As more officers arrived to the scene, they began to gain access to the man over the tall fence by standing on police cruisers, lifting each other up, and even standing on each other’s shoulders. The man was successfully pulled to safety, despite struggling against officers.
We have all been impacted by suicide and suicide attempts, whether through the loss of people close to us, in our communities, or in the media. Suicide is a preventable public health problem. It is through conversation and understanding that we can promote awareness, recognize at-risk behavior, and reduce attempts at self-harm. Our thoughts are with the rescued man, and with all those questioning their self-worth: help is available – no one should struggle alone.
For immediate help 24/7, call 2-1-1 in Connecticut, or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-8255. Send a text to the Crisis Text Line, 741741. To learn about the warning signs of suicide, what to listen for, what to say, and what to do for someone that may be suicidal, check out these resources: CT Suicide Prevention | Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board (preventsuicidect.org), Regional Behavioral Health Action Organization | The Hub CT | Norwalk (www.thehubct.org). Suicide is an important community problem that we can tackle together.
