Good Samaritan Talks Hoan Bridge Jumper From Ledge

MILWAUKEE, WI — Last night, at 10:45 p.m., a suicidal man was standing on a wall on the Hoan Bridge. He had parked his vehicle nearby with its flashers on.

A Good Samaritan who stopped and spoke with the 58-year-old man was able to convince him not to jump.

Inspector Richard Schmidt, acting sheriff, said, “I commend this citizen for stopping to help a person in distress. He did not hesitate to intervene in a dangerous freeway situation to save the life of another.”

Responding deputies arrived, and transported the man to the Behavioral Health Center for evaluation.

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