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Elijah Melvin
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: Newark Officer Climbs Out On Roof To Stop Suicidal Teen From Jump
Newly-released video footage shows a Newark police officer stop a suicidal girl from jumping off of a roof. Fourth Precinct Officer Elijah Melvin arrived on scene just after 5 p.m. June 23, and removed a window from the home to get closer to the girl, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. Melvin climbed out onto the roof and spoke compassionately toward the girl, who said she had been feeling distraught after losing her older brother. The officer shared with her his own relationship with his younger sister, telling her that her brother would want her to live her life to the f…