Man Jumps From Perch Above Dolby Theatre After Five Hour Standoff

HOLLYWOOD, CA — A man jumped about 60 feet from above the Dolby Theatre to his death Friday afternoon, despite a major effort to safely bring him down.

The situation began around 8:32 a.m. at the Hollywood and Highland shopping center. Firefighters, police officers, mental health professionals, and a psychologist attempted to talk the man down. LAFD also sent up a rescue air cushion and rope system with harnesses to help mental health professionals safely approach the patient.

Nicholas Prange of the LAFD said around 2 p.m., the man jumped from his perch into an area the rescue cushion was not able to access. Firefighter-paramedics were on the scene to help the man, but he was beyond medical help

Hollywood Boulevard was closed between Orange Drive and Highland Avenue while the situation unfolded. The scene has been cleared and all streets are again open.