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In a somber incident early Tuesday morning, a man believed to be in his 50s tragically ended his life by jumping from the 12th floor of a luxury building overlooking New York City’s Central Park. The building, located at 180 Central Park South, became the scene of the distressing event around 1:40 a.m, Your Content has learned.
Authorities discovered the man’s body adjacent to a Citi Bike rack, where he was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the New York Police Department (NYPD), the injuries sustained were consistent with those of a fall from a significant height, confirming the nature of the tragedy.
The identity of the man, including whether he was a guest or a member of the Athletic Club housed within the building, remains unknown. The 12th floor, from which the man leaped, is known to contain several key offices, including the office of the president, executive offices, communications, membership services, and the catering office of the New York Athletic Club.
James O’Brien, a representative of the New York Athletic Club, acknowledged the occurrence of the fall. However, details surrounding the circumstances of the incident remain scarce as investigations continue,‘according to New York Post.
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