Building Evacuated In Dundalk After Threat: Police

DUNDALK, MD — A building was evacuated in the Dundalk precinct Monday while officials negotiated with a person in crisis, police said. After a four-hour standoff involving threats to blow up the building, the man jumped and was hospitalized, official said in a statement around 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3.

The building on Shipping Place was evacuated, police said, while crisis negotiators responded to the scene along with tactical crews. The man in crisis had barricated himself inside a third-story apartment, police reported.

Authorities said he threatened to blow up the building and take his own life.

After a four-hour standoff, officials said he threw the contents of the apartment out the window and jumped.

The man is in serious condition and is expected to survive after being taken to a local hospital, police said.

Help for Those In Crisis

If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, there are resources to help.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-SUICIDE (or 1-800-784-2433), and its website offers services including a live chat.

Also find resources available around Maryland to help those who are in crisis.

Photo from the building on Shipping Place courtesy of the Baltimore County Fire Department.