Witnesses get counselling after death at Millennium Library

A number of people are receiving counselling after a 25-year-old man died in a public incident at Winnipeg's main library on Thursday.

Police saidthe man was at a computer on the fourth floor of the downtown MillenniumLibrary around 1:30 p.m. Thursdaywhen he suddenly became extremely upset.

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He got up and went to the railing overlooking the first floor, where he scuffled with other library patrons who tried unsuccessfully to stop him from jumping.

Police arrived quickly and members of the force's victim support services immediately began providing counselling to witnesses.

The City of Winnipeg has also offered counsellingto library staff.

If you suspect you are in crisis,or you know someone who is, contact the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba at204-786-0987or toll-free 1-800-263-1460,orgo to itswebsite.

You can also contact the Klinic Crisis Lineat 204-786-8686 or theManitoba SuicidePrevention and Support Linetoll-free at 1-877-435-7170. Both operate24 hours a day, seven days a week.