Warren Police Rescue Suicidal Man From I-696 Overpass

Warren police officers successfully intervened on Easter Sunday to prevent a 32-year-old man from jumping from the Groesbeck Highway overpass above Interstate 696 after multiple 911 calls reported the crisis. Officers utilized de-escalation tactics, calm communication, and empathy to build rapport with the man, who was experiencing mental health struggles, ultimately convincing him to come down safely from the fence. Their training in crisis intervention and scenario-based exercises was credited as pivotal in the successful resolution. The man was transported to a local hospital for a mental health evaluation and has since returned home. Police emphasized that their primary goal was to help and protect the public in crisis, highlighting the importance of seeking help before a situation escalates.