Man dies after falling down stairwell of Downtown Pittsburgh apartment building
A man died after he fell multiple stories in an open stairwell at a Downtown Pittsburgh apartment building on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Pittsburgh police were called around noon for reports of a body in the stairwell of Allegheny Apartments at 429 Forbes Avenue, public information officer Emily Bourne said.
At the time, Bourne said it was unclear whether his death was a suicide or an accident. On Thursday, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office ruled his death a suicide. The cause of death was determined to be multiple traumatic injuries, according to the medical examiner's report.
During the investigation, Bourne said a security camera on the 19th floor stairwell entrance showed the man going in alone. No foul play was ever suspected.
Police are also working to determine whether the man lived in the building, which is on the corner of Forbes and Cherry Way.
If you or someone you know might be at risk of suicide, there is help. In the U.S., call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or visit .
