On Friday, June 13, 2025, a man who had been perched on the WAMU/WTOP radio tower in northwest Washington, D.C., for nearly three days fell to his death. The incident began on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 10. It ended in the early hours of Friday morning. This was after an extended standoff involving law enforcement, emergency personnel, and mental health crisis negotiators.
The broadcast community, university officials, and local residents are now reflecting on what unfolded. They are considering what can be done to help prevent similar tragedies in the future.