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A woman died after intentionally jumping from the fourth floor of a Hudson Valley mall.
The incident took place in Rockland County around 9:45 a.m., Thursday, July 20, at the Palisades Center Mall in West Nyack.
According to Detective Norm Peters, of the Clarkstown Police Department, arriving officers located the woman on the lower level of the mall.
She had "fallen" from the fourth floor, he added.
Peters said Thursday that the incident had been categorized as a suicide.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the deceased," Peters said. "We would like to remind everyone that services are available."
Those services include the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. To reach them, call 1-800-273-8255 or visit their website at suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
Those in need can also dial 988 and help is available around the clock in both English and Spanish.
The name of the woman was not released.
Original story:
A person has died after intentionally jumping at a mall in the Hudson Valley.
The incident took place in Rockland County Thursday morning, July 20 at the Palisades Center Mall in West Nyack.
According to Clarkstown Police Department Detective Norm Peters, the incident was considered a suicide, and officials are waiting for formal notification of family members before releasing additional information, including where in the mall the incident happened.
This is a developing story. Check back to the Daily Voice for updates.
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