Arkansas Police Officers Intervene to Save Man Who Appeared Ready to Jump Off Building Roof

Three Arkansas police officers intervened to stop a man who appeared ready to take his own life by jumping off a six-story parking structure. Officers first talked with the man before physically pulling him to safety, local ABC-affiliate KATV reported Thursday. Body camera footage from Little Rock Police officer Jimmy Stanchak shows the officer slowly approaching the potential jumper from approximately 100 feet away on Wednesday morning. Officer Stanchak immediately makes his presence known to the man, calling out “what’s up bud” as he drew closer.-- More...

Amazing work by our officers, saving a mans life who was contemplating jumping from a parking deck in the River Market. Thank you for your service. pic.twitter.com/aDn9QVrk6U

— Little Rock Police (@LRpolice) June 16, 2021