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Suicidal Subject with Knife on Aurora Bridge

Source: Seattle Downtown Law Enforcement
Raye St & Aurora Bridge, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
Summary: A white female, aged approximately 49-53, was reported on the Aurora Bridge in Seattle, Washington, threatening to jump and armed with a knife. The subject arrived by vehicle and was later seen on foot on the bridge. Multiple callers reported her intentions, with some indicating she may have jumped. Law enforcement responded, coordinated with harbor and fire units, and blocked traffic on the bridge to manage the crisis. Officers located the subject climbing down from the railing and took her into contact. The incident involved significant risk to the subject and required coordinated public safety response, including traffic redirection and negotiation.
  1. Incident Resolution and Scene Clearance
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  2. Traffic Redirection and Emergency Response
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  3. Traffic Control and Scene Management
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  4. Ongoing Negotiation and De-escalation
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  5. Subject Located and Contact Made
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  6. Reports of Subject Jumping
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  7. Information Gathering and Response Initiated
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  8. Initial Report of Suicidal Subject
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