Man Climbs KTLA Radio Tower in Hollywood, Police Trying to ‘Talk Him Down’
thewrap.com#KTLA tower just pulled out a guitar. @LAFD crews are figuring out how to get this guy down safely. @KTLA pic.twitter.com/MdXf1XOCwFIn the clip, the man can be seen sitting on the tower playing a guitar with a sign that appears to read, “Free Billie Ellish.”Police activity in the area of Sunset and Bronson within LAPD Hollywood Division.
Expect street closures and traffic delays. Please avoid the area if possible.You can watch this event unfold in realtime by watching KTLA’s livestream.
According to the live report, Sunset Blvd. is shutdown between Bronson and Van Ness Avenues. Multiple police and fire officials are on the scene.
KTLA reports the man “made a promise” that he would come down from the tower in 20 minutes, but didn’t. Officials climbed a ladder near the tower to ask the man if he was still coming down, and he reportedly replied and said he “needed more time.” This is a developing story..
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