KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police are investigating an “apparent suicide” in downtown Kansas City, Missouri.
The incident occurred at a parking garage near 10th and Main streets, according to KCPD.
Streets in the area were closed to allow for an investigation and RideKC announced that it had shut down KC Streetcar service in the area as well. The area reopened shortly before 1 p.m.
We are investigating the apparent suicide of a person who jumped from a parking garage near 10th and Main. Streets in the area are closed. If you are contemplating suicide, there is help and there is hope. Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) pic.twitter.com/E5eskd9pFd
— kcpolice (@kcpolice) December 2, 2020
#kcstreetcar service is currently suspended while @kcpolice investigates the incident. Thank you for your patience.
— 🚊KC Streetcar. #MaskupKC. 🚊🖤 (@kcstreetcar) December 2, 2020
Let's take care of each other, #KC. https://t.co/PIKu2Ju4pq
KCPD also issued a plea for those “contemplating suicide,” noting on social media that “there is help and there is hope. Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).”
That phone number is for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
