Man Dies After Jump Off Revere Hotel In Boston: Police

BOSTON — A man died after jumping off Boston's Revere Hotel in the middle of the day Friday, police said. Police said they received a report at about 3:11 p.m. that the man was suicidal. Moments later, the man jumped from the 24th floor of the hotel, located at 200 Stuart St. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Emergency responders staged outside hotel and traffic delays were reported.

Suicide was the second leading cause of death for people in Massachusetts last year between the age of 15 and 32. More than four times as many people die by suicide in the Commonwealth annually than by homicide, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

If you or someone you know are struggling with depression, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. The nonprofit Samaritans organization also offers 24-hour anonymous helplines. Dial 617-247-0220 in Boston or call the toll-free statewide line at 1-877-870-HOPE (4673).