Brooklyn Bridge Reopens After NYPD Fatally Shoots Knife-Wielding Man; Residual Delays Expected
South St & Dover St, Financial District, Manhattan
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Summary
- Police responded to a 911 call at approximately 3:28 a.m. Friday reporting a man on the beams of the Brooklyn Bridge.
- Officers from the 84th Precinct and the Emergency Service Unit found him climbing and walking on the bridge cables.
- ESU officers engaged the man in dialogue for more than an hour in an effort to bring him down safely. He was armed with a knife and told officers he wanted to die and claimed to have a bomb.
- After ignoring multiple warnings to drop the knife, he moved toward officers with the blade extended, and an ESU officer discharged his weapon once.
- The man was transported to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Timeline
The investigation is ongoing and will be conducted by the NYPD's Force Investigation Division.
A knife and a flashlight were recovered at the scene.
The man was transported to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The officer discharged his weapon once from the roadway, striking the armed man. Officers immediately rendered aid.
He then raised his arm with the knife extended toward one of the ESU officers.
After roughly an hour, the man began quickly descending toward officers, who remained secured with safety harnesses.
ESU gave multiple verbal warnings for the man to drop the knife.
During that time, officers noticed he was armed with a knife. The man said he wanted to die and claimed he also had a bomb.
ESU officers climbed the cables and engaged the man in dialogue for more than an hour, attempting to safely bring him down.
Officers from the 84th Precinct and the Emergency Service Unit arrived to find the man climbing and walking on the bridge cables.
Police responded to a 911 call at approximately 3:28 a.m. Friday reporting a man on the beams of the Brooklyn Bridge.
The NYPD has provided additional details regarding this morning's officer involved shooting. The Commanding Officers of the Emergency Service Unit (ESU) and the Force Investigation Division (FID) held a press conference near the scene.
According to an update from the NYPD on X (formerly Twitter), all lanes of the Brooklyn Bridge are now open. Expect extensive residual delays.
A press conference will be held at approximately 8:45 a.m.
This comes during one of the busiest travel days of the year for Labor Day weekend.
Police are urging drivers to avoid the area and expect delays due to ongoing police activity.
All lanes on the Brooklyn-bound side of the bridge have been closed since 4 a.m.
The man's condition and identity have not been released at this time.
Officers had responded to a report of someone in need of help when the man suddenly pulled the knife and lunged at them.
NYPD officers shot a man on the Brooklyn Bridge early Friday after he charged at them with a knife, according to law enforcement sources.
The address reported for this incident has changed to South St & Dover St.
A Citizen user shows video of police in the area.
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Incident reported at 118 South St.
The investigation is ongoing and will be conducted by the NYPD's Force Investigation Division.
A knife and a flashlight were recovered at the scene.
The man was transported to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The officer discharged his weapon once from the roadway, striking the armed man. Officers immediately rendered aid.
He then raised his arm with the knife extended toward one of the ESU officers.
After roughly an hour, the man began quickly descending toward officers, who remained secured with safety harnesses.
ESU gave multiple verbal warnings for the man to drop the knife.
During that time, officers noticed he was armed with a knife. The man said he wanted to die and claimed he also had a bomb.
ESU officers climbed the cables and engaged the man in dialogue for more than an hour, attempting to safely bring him down.
Officers from the 84th Precinct and the Emergency Service Unit arrived to find the man climbing and walking on the bridge cables.
Police responded to a 911 call at approximately 3:28 a.m. Friday reporting a man on the beams of the Brooklyn Bridge.
The NYPD has provided additional details regarding this morning's officer involved shooting. The Commanding Officers of the Emergency Service Unit (ESU) and the Force Investigation Division (FID) held a press conference near the scene.
According to an update from the NYPD on X (formerly Twitter), all lanes of the Brooklyn Bridge are now open. Expect extensive residual delays.
A press conference will be held at approximately 8:45 a.m.
This comes during one of the busiest travel days of the year for Labor Day weekend.
Police are urging drivers to avoid the area and expect delays due to ongoing police activity.
All lanes on the Brooklyn-bound side of the bridge have been closed since 4 a.m.
The man's condition and identity have not been released at this time.
Officers had responded to a report of someone in need of help when the man suddenly pulled the knife and lunged at them.
NYPD officers shot a man on the Brooklyn Bridge early Friday after he charged at them with a knife, according to law enforcement sources.
The address reported for this incident has changed to South St & Dover St.
A Citizen user shows video of police in the area.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 118 South St.
The investigation is ongoing and will be conducted by the NYPD's Force Investigation Division.
A knife and a flashlight were recovered at the scene.
The man was transported to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The officer discharged his weapon once from the roadway, striking the armed man. Officers immediately rendered aid.
He then raised his arm with the knife extended toward one of the ESU officers.
After roughly an hour, the man began quickly descending toward officers, who remained secured with safety harnesses.
ESU gave multiple verbal warnings for the man to drop the knife.
During that time, officers noticed he was armed with a knife. The man said he wanted to die and claimed he also had a bomb.
ESU officers climbed the cables and engaged the man in dialogue for more than an hour, attempting to safely bring him down.
Officers from the 84th Precinct and the Emergency Service Unit arrived to find the man climbing and walking on the bridge cables.
Police responded to a 911 call at approximately 3:28 a.m. Friday reporting a man on the beams of the Brooklyn Bridge.
The NYPD has provided additional details regarding this morning's officer involved shooting. The Commanding Officers of the Emergency Service Unit (ESU) and the Force Investigation Division (FID) held a press conference near the scene.
According to an update from the NYPD on X (formerly Twitter), all lanes of the Brooklyn Bridge are now open. Expect extensive residual delays.
A press conference will be held at approximately 8:45 a.m.
This comes during one of the busiest travel days of the year for Labor Day weekend.
Police are urging drivers to avoid the area and expect delays due to ongoing police activity.
All lanes on the Brooklyn-bound side of the bridge have been closed since 4 a.m.
The man's condition and identity have not been released at this time.
Officers had responded to a report of someone in need of help when the man suddenly pulled the knife and lunged at them.
NYPD officers shot a man on the Brooklyn Bridge early Friday after he charged at them with a knife, according to law enforcement sources.
The address reported for this incident has changed to South St & Dover St.
A Citizen user shows video of police in the area.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 118 South St.
The investigation is ongoing and will be conducted by the NYPD's Force Investigation Division.
A knife and a flashlight were recovered at the scene.
The man was transported to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The officer discharged his weapon once from the roadway, striking the armed man. Officers immediately rendered aid.
He then raised his arm with the knife extended toward one of the ESU officers.
After roughly an hour, the man began quickly descending toward officers, who remained secured with safety harnesses.
ESU gave multiple verbal warnings for the man to drop the knife.
During that time, officers noticed he was armed with a knife. The man said he wanted to die and claimed he also had a bomb.
ESU officers climbed the cables and engaged the man in dialogue for more than an hour, attempting to safely bring him down.
Officers from the 84th Precinct and the Emergency Service Unit arrived to find the man climbing and walking on the bridge cables.
Police responded to a 911 call at approximately 3:28 a.m. Friday reporting a man on the beams of the Brooklyn Bridge.
The NYPD has provided additional details regarding this morning's officer involved shooting. The Commanding Officers of the Emergency Service Unit (ESU) and the Force Investigation Division (FID) held a press conference near the scene.
According to an update from the NYPD on X (formerly Twitter), all lanes of the Brooklyn Bridge are now open. Expect extensive residual delays.
A press conference will be held at approximately 8:45 a.m.
This comes during one of the busiest travel days of the year for Labor Day weekend.
Police are urging drivers to avoid the area and expect delays due to ongoing police activity.
All lanes on the Brooklyn-bound side of the bridge have been closed since 4 a.m.
The man's condition and identity have not been released at this time.
Officers had responded to a report of someone in need of help when the man suddenly pulled the knife and lunged at them.
NYPD officers shot a man on the Brooklyn Bridge early Friday after he charged at them with a knife, according to law enforcement sources.
The address reported for this incident has changed to South St & Dover St.
A Citizen user shows video of police in the area.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 118 South St.
The investigation is ongoing and will be conducted by the NYPD's Force Investigation Division.
A knife and a flashlight were recovered at the scene.
The man was transported to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The officer discharged his weapon once from the roadway, striking the armed man. Officers immediately rendered aid.
He then raised his arm with the knife extended toward one of the ESU officers.
After roughly an hour, the man began quickly descending toward officers, who remained secured with safety harnesses.
ESU gave multiple verbal warnings for the man to drop the knife.
During that time, officers noticed he was armed with a knife. The man said he wanted to die and claimed he also had a bomb.
ESU officers climbed the cables and engaged the man in dialogue for more than an hour, attempting to safely bring him down.
Officers from the 84th Precinct and the Emergency Service Unit arrived to find the man climbing and walking on the bridge cables.
Police responded to a 911 call at approximately 3:28 a.m. Friday reporting a man on the beams of the Brooklyn Bridge.
The NYPD has provided additional details regarding this morning's officer involved shooting. The Commanding Officers of the Emergency Service Unit (ESU) and the Force Investigation Division (FID) held a press conference near the scene.
According to an update from the NYPD on X (formerly Twitter), all lanes of the Brooklyn Bridge are now open. Expect extensive residual delays.
A press conference will be held at approximately 8:45 a.m.
This comes during one of the busiest travel days of the year for Labor Day weekend.
Police are urging drivers to avoid the area and expect delays due to ongoing police activity.
All lanes on the Brooklyn-bound side of the bridge have been closed since 4 a.m.
The man's condition and identity have not been released at this time.
Officers had responded to a report of someone in need of help when the man suddenly pulled the knife and lunged at them.
NYPD officers shot a man on the Brooklyn Bridge early Friday after he charged at them with a knife, according to law enforcement sources.
The address reported for this incident has changed to South St & Dover St.
A Citizen user shows video of police in the area.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 118 South St.
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Nyc is a mental institution on the loose
I cannot believe people are being sarcastic about a very serious situation. Not only does this reflect the mental health crisis in the United States, we don’t know what their story is other than they’re putting other people in harms way, and possibly murdering them in broad daylight.
This is when mayors and government comes out and starts talking to the ppl. Its happening so much but silence from all of them. But they show up in school, parks to take pictures etc..... is this how much they really care? 🤔
They don't care. You are correct- big flashing teeth & wide fake smiles for 'photo ops'
One less EDP to worry about
Nyc is a mental institution on the loose
I cannot believe people are being sarcastic about a very serious situation. Not only does this reflect the mental health crisis in the United States, we don’t know what their story is other than they’re putting other people in harms way, and possibly murdering them in broad daylight.
This is when mayors and government comes out and starts talking to the ppl. Its happening so much but silence from all of them. But they show up in school, parks to take pictures etc..... is this how much they really care? 🤔
They don't care. You are correct- big flashing teeth & wide fake smiles for 'photo ops'
One less EDP to worry about
Nyc is a mental institution on the loose
I cannot believe people are being sarcastic about a very serious situation. Not only does this reflect the mental health crisis in the United States, we don’t know what their story is other than they’re putting other people in harms way, and possibly murdering them in broad daylight.
This is when mayors and government comes out and starts talking to the ppl. Its happening so much but silence from all of them. But they show up in school, parks to take pictures etc..... is this how much they really care? 🤔
They don't care. You are correct- big flashing teeth & wide fake smiles for 'photo ops'
One less EDP to worry about
Nyc is a mental institution on the loose
I cannot believe people are being sarcastic about a very serious situation. Not only does this reflect the mental health crisis in the United States, we don’t know what their story is other than they’re putting other people in harms way, and possibly murdering them in broad daylight.
This is when mayors and government comes out and starts talking to the ppl. Its happening so much but silence from all of them. But they show up in school, parks to take pictures etc..... is this how much they really care? 🤔
They don't care. You are correct- big flashing teeth & wide fake smiles for 'photo ops'
One less EDP to worry about
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Nyc is a mental institution on the loose
I cannot believe people are being sarcastic about a very serious situation. Not only does this reflect the mental health crisis in the United States, we don’t know what their story is other than they’re putting other people in harms way, and possibly murdering them in broad daylight.
This is when mayors and government comes out and starts talking to the ppl. Its happening so much but silence from all of them. But they show up in school, parks to take pictures etc..... is this how much they really care? 🤔
They don't care. You are correct- big flashing teeth & wide fake smiles for 'photo ops'
One less EDP to worry about