Police rescue man who threatened to jump from Brooklyn Bridge

A man threatening to jump off the Brooklyn Bridge Friday was safely rescued by officers, according to police.

News 12 Staff

May 22, 2020, 5:04 PM

Updated 1,596 days ago

Share:

A man threatening to jump off the Brooklyn Bridge Friday was safely rescued by officers, according to police.
Police say the man scaled the Brooklyn Bridge and threatened to jump.  ESU was on the scene as well as Aviation and Harbor Patrol.
Traffic was halted in both directions on the bridge while responders tried to help the man.