Overview

• The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on Monday when an emotionally disturbed man was reported on an elevated surface on the fifth floor of Trump Tower.
• The NYPD Emergency Service Unit responded swiftly, using specialized high-angle rescue gear to take the man into custody without incident.
• The public atrium was evacuated as a precaution, though no injuries or further disruptions were reported.
• Authorities are reviewing security footage and protocols as they determine potential charges against the suspect, who remains in custody.
• Trump Tower, a mixed-use skyscraper housing Donald Trump’s penthouse, has a history of security challenges, including protests, bomb scares, and a 2016 climbing stunt.