A devastating event occurred on the Upper East Side on Saturday when an elderly woman, aged 80, tragically fell to her death from a high-rise apartment building. The woman, whose name has not yet been disclosed, plummeted from the 28th floor of the luxurious Park Regis Apartments around 3:30 p.m., as per police records. Witnesses described a horrifying scene as the woman’s body hit the side of the building during her descent, leading to her decapitation.
Residents of the apartment complex were left in shock by the incident. One individual, who arrived at the scene shortly after the fall, recounted the horrific sight of the woman’s body. The witness noted that her head and arm had been severed, landing on a nearby terrace. The woman’s clothing was discovered tangled on a fence at the base of the building, which showed visible signs of damage from the impact.
A 23-year-old onlooker, who saw the aftermath of the incident, described a chaotic scene as people hurried towards the woman’s body. He detailed the gruesome sight of the woman’s head and leg hitting the fence, leaving a haunting scene of twisted metal, blood, and clothing.
The woman was reportedly living on the 28th floor of the 33-story building. The New York Police Department (NYPD) has not yet disclosed the woman’s identity or any possible motive behind her decision to take her own life.
This heartbreaking incident was not the only one of its kind on Saturday. Earlier in the day, a 52-year-old man also ended his life by jumping from the 17th floor of his 22-story building in Chelsea. The man’s identity remains undisclosed, and he was declared dead at the scene. A woman, believed to be his wife, was seen visibly upset outside the building following the incident.
These two incidents underscore the ongoing battle with mental health and suicide in the city. As investigations continue, the community grieves the loss of two of its residents, reminding everyone of the critical importance of mental health awareness and support.