Atlanta, GA
Traffic moving again on Downtown Connector after man stopped from jumping, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – The Downtown Connector in Atlanta was shut down in both directions for over two hours Monday night after a man threatened to harm himself, according to the Atlanta Police Department.
The Georgia Department of Transportation said police responded to the I-75/85 connector at Courtland Street.
Police said they had responded to a person experiencing a mental health emergency standing near an edge overlooking the expressway. Police said they were able to get the man safely off the ledge.
This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.
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