Trump Tower Suspect Found on ‘Elevated Surface’ of Building: What to Know

Shane Croucher, a Breaking News Editor in London, UK, and Jordan King, a Newsweek reporter in the same city, have covered various news stories. Shane has experience in U.S. news and politics, while Jordan focuses on religion, health, food safety, and population issues. Both can be contacted via email.

A 30-year-old man was apprehended at Trump Tower after causing a disturbance on an elevated surface. The tower, located on Fifth Avenue, houses President Donald Trump’s penthouse, private condos, restaurants, shops, and a public atrium. The building has faced protests, scares, and stunts in the past, including a person attempting to scale it in 2016 and a bomb threat in 2017.

The man, found on the fifth floor of Trump Tower in an emotionally distressed state, was taken into custody by the NYPD’s emergency service unit. Videos posted online show security officials evacuating people from the atrium during the incident. The man’s potential charges, which may include disorderly conduct, trespass, or reckless endangerment, are pending as the investigation continues.

An NYPD officer stated that the man’s actions were not politically motivated but rather a result of emotional distress and a lack of medication. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with charges pending and the NYPD yet to provide further comment.