Port Orange man identified in suicidal jump from Daytona's Ocean Walk Shoppes
DAYTONA BEACH — A 22-year-old Port Orange man was identified as the person who police said jumped to his death last week off the roof of Ocean Walk Shoppes.
Javier A. Hernandez told his girlfriend that he was planning to jump off a building, according to a police report.
A woman saw him falling to the ground about 6:10 p.m. Friday from the top of the building. He landed on the sidewalk at 250 N. Atlantic Ave.
Two retired nurses rushed to administer CPR to Hernandez until rescue crews arrived. Police shut down Atlantic Avenue as they tended to the man.
Hernandez was taken to Halifax Health Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
If you or someone you know may be contemplating suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line. In emergencies, call 9-1-1. Children, adolescents and young adults under 25 in Volusia and Flagler who are feeling depressed, alone, suicidal or bullied can call the Stewart Marchman Act 24/7 Crisis Helpline at 800-539-4228. For a complete list of local resources, visit the Halifax Health website.