Man falls to his death from apartment building in New York’s Hell’s Kitchen while ‘fleeing cops’
A MAN who jumped to his death from a Midtown apartment early Sunday is believed to have run from a traffic stop, cops say. Joley Aristhee was found dead by authorities in an alley behind 347 W 48th Street in Hell’s Kitchen after receiving reports of a trespasser on the building roof. The man was […]
A MAN who jumped to his death from a Midtown apartment early Sunday is believed to have run from a traffic stop, cops say.
Joley Aristhee was found dead by authorities in an alley behind 347 W 48th Street in Hell’s Kitchen after receiving reports of a trespasser on the building roof.
The man was stopped by NYPD officers in his car around 1:50am for illegally tinted windows, police said. As he was seemingly pulling over, his car struck a parked vehicle.
That’s when Aristhee jumped out of his car and started fleeing, said police.
Officers gave chase but lost him before getting reports of a suspicious person on the roof of the five-story West 48th building.
Police arrived at the scene and heard something fall in the back alley. Eventually, they found Aristhee’s body.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Aristhee was, at least, the second fatal jumper around that area in a week.
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Former Miss USA titleholder, Cheslie Kyrst jumped to her death from the 29th floor of her apartment building on West 42nd Street. She was 30.
An investigation is underway, however, police believe the former beauty queen, who lived on the 9th floor, committed suicide.
Chillingly, Kryst shared a photo of herself on Instagram just hours before her death with the caption, “May this day bring you rest and peace.”
“In devastation and great sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved Cheslie,” read a statement from Kryst’s family. “Her great light was one that inspired others around the world with her beauty and strength.
“She cares, she loved, she laughed and she shined. Cheslie embodied love and served others, whether through her work as an attorney or fighting for social justice, as Miss USA and as a host on EXTRA.
“But most importantly, as a daughter sister, friend mentor and colleague – we know her impact will live on.”
In the 2019 Miss USA pageant, Kryst took home the crown as Miss North Carolina. She was an attorney and later worked as a correspondent for Extra after winning the title.
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