Newark Cops Stop Man’s Suicide Attempt Near Overpass: PD

NEWARK, NJ — Newark police officers helped to stop a suicide attempt last weekend, the second such rescue made in two weeks, authorities said.

Newark officers in the 5th Precinct responded to a call from the Elizabeth Police Department about a suicide attempt around 6:40 p.m. on Saturday. The EPD told their Newark counterparts that there was a man standing on the opposite side of the guardrail at the Haynes Avenue overpass.

When Newark officers arrived on the scene, they managed to grab the man and pull him over the guardrail to safety, according to the Newark Department of Public Safety.

Emergency responders transported the man to University Hospital for evaluation. No injuries were reported during the incident, authorities said.

“I commend the officers for their swift actions and relentless commitment to preserving life,” Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said. “This type of selfless courage is exemplary of the best and brightest of the Newark Police Division.”

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The attempted suicide was the second time that Newark police have come to a resident’s rescue in as many weeks. On Sept. 28, Newark police officers – working in concert with the family members of a local teen – helped to avert a teen’s "suicide by cop" attempt on Treacy Avenue.

• See related article: Newark Police, Family Stop Teen's 'Suicide By Cop' Attempt

People suffering from suicidal thoughts can find support at the below resources:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-TALK (8255)
• Tlc4teens.org: A website created by the Traumatic Loss Coalitions for Youth, which includes organizations, hotlines and relevant articles that have been vetted by TLC
• Call or text 2NDFLOOR — a confidential and anonymous helpline for New Jersey youth and young adults, ages 10 to 24, at 888-222-2228. It is staffed 24 hours a day.
• NJ Hopeline: 855-NJ-HOPELINE at 855-654-6735

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