Man jumps to death from 5th floor of New York hospital

Police confirmed a man died after jumping from the fifth floor of Syracuse, N.Y.-based Crouse Hospital Aug. 13, according to syracuse.com.

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Police said an individual at the hospital reported the incident around 4:40 p.m. The individual was reportedly in “very critical condition” when emergency crews arrived at the scene, the report states.

The individual was transported to Syracuse-based Upstate University Hospital, where he later died of injuries sustained from the fall, police said. Investigators said they believe the individual sought to take his own life.

A Crouse Hospital spokesperson confirmed to syracuse.com the man had been admitted and discharged from the hospital’s emergency room earlier in the day.

Police said the incident is not considered a criminal investigation.

To access the full report, click here.

Editor’s note: Becker’s Hospital Review reached out to Crouse Hospital for comment and will update the report as more information becomes available.

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