Deputies Save Life of 21-Year-Old Woman: Report

MILWAUKEE COUNTY, WI — Authorities in Milwaukee County say quick actions by deputies managed to save the life of a 21-year-old woman this week.

On June 7, at 3:45 p.m., a woman called 911, indicated she was on a bridge over the freeway and was going to kill herself, and hung up.

Authorities reported that dispatchers tried to call her back, but she did not pick up. Deputies responded to the area of the call on I-41/US-45 near Wisconsin Ave. and found a woman straddling the freeway overpass railing.

As the intense scene played out, the woman reportedly began to bring both legs over the side, but quick-thinking and quick-acting deputies were able to reach her and bring her to safety, authorities reported.

The 21-year-old woman was admitted to the Psychiatric Crisis Center for treatment, authorities said.

Sheriff Richard Schmidt said, “Deputies sincerely care about those in crisis, as was once again demonstrated by this courageous act of compassion. The Sheriff's Office focus is to serve and secure Milwaukee County, and I commend the actions of the deputies involved in saving this dear person's life.”

According to Suicide.org, there are a number of 24-hour crisis lines that people can call in the event of an emergency.

• Crisis Line
• Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division Mental Health Association in Milwaukee County
• 24 hours / 7 days
• (414) 257-7222
• (414) 257-6300 TDD

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  RACINE COUNTY

• Racine Hotline
• Crisis Center of Racine County
• 24 hours / 7 days
• (262) 637-9557

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  WAUKESHA COUNTY
• 211 - First Call For Help Mental Health Association in Waukesha County A United Way Agency
• 24 hours / 7 days
• (262) 547-3388
• or 211 TTY Accessible

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