Yonkers suicide: a man jumps from the roof of a building, lands on the person below; Both killed

YONKERS, New York (WABC) – Police are investigating an apparent suicide incident that claimed the lives of two people in Yonkers.

According to preliminary information, Yonkers Police said a distraught 25-year-old man jumped from the roof of a building at 77 Locust Hill Ave shortly before 6 p.m.

They say he fell 12 stories onto the roof of the concrete parking lot below and hit a 61-year-old man.

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Both men died instantly. They have not been identified.

Investigators interview witnesses and their family members and examine surveillance footage.

If you are having suicidal thoughts, or if you are worried about a friend or loved one, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) – for confidential, free 24/7 emotional support. You can also reach the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or the Crisis Text Line by texting “START” to 741741.

This is last minute news. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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