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Man dies after falling from Orlando apartment balcony, police say

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Published  February 19, 2025 6:50am EST
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Man dies after falling off Orlando apartment balcony, police say

The Orlando Police Department says a man has died after falling off the balcony of an apartment building in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Police reported the incident took place around 4 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, in the downtown Orlando area. At this time, investigators said there has been no evidence of foul play.

The Brief

    • The Orlando Police Department says a man has died after falling from the balcony of an apartment building.
    • Police reported the incident took place around 4 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, in the downtown Orlando area.
    • Investigators said there has been no evidence of foul play.

ORLANDO, Fla. - UPDATE: Although the Orlando Police Department originally said the man fell off the balcony of the downtown Orlando apartment complex, officials now say evidence suggests the death was a suicide. 

The FOX 35 News team does not typically report on suicides. If you or a loved one may be at risk of suicide, here are resources that can help.

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Or text to 741-741. Or you can chat with a counselor via Instant Message by clicking here. For crisis support in Spanish, call 1-888-628-9454.
  • Trevor Lifeline: Call 1-866-488-7386 for the TrevorLifeline, a suicide prevention counseling service for the LGBTQ community. Trained counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also speak with someone over text message or instant message.
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to text confidentially with a trained crisis counselor. Counselors are available 24/7. 

The Suicide Prevention Lifeline website offers information about risk factors and warning signs, as well as resources to help those in need.

Original story

The Orlando Police Department says a man has died after falling from the balcony of an apartment building in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Police reported the incident took place around 4 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, in the downtown Orlando area on the 300 block of Rosalind Avenue.

Witnesses told police they heard the man hit the concrete below the building. Officials said the man died at the scene.

The Orlando Police Department is currently at the scene of an active death investigation.

Investigators said there has been no evidence of foul play.

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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Orlando Police Department. 

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