This footage was filmed and produced 22 December 2023.

In a timely intervention on the 22nd of December around 10:30 a.m., Akron Police officers collaborated to avert a potential tragedy. The initial call led officers to Arch Street and N. Adolph Street, where they encountered an adult male in crisis seated in his vehicle in the middle of the street. Immediate efforts were made to de-escalate the situation.

Unexpectedly, the individual reversed his vehicle and fled on foot towards Rt. 8, prompting a swift response from officers. The gravity of the situation heightened when the distressed male climbed over a railing. Reacting with remarkable speed, a second responding officer managed to reach and secure the man just as he released his grip on the railing. The officer's quick actions prevented a potential disaster.

Additional officers arrived promptly, aiding in safely pulling the 24-year-old to solid ground. Following the incident, the individual was transported to a local hospital for thorough medical evaluation.