GALVESTON – A 52-year-old woman died Friday afternoon after jumping from the top of a downtown Galveston parking garage.

Galveston police stated they were dispatched around 3 p.m. to the 2100 block of Market Street following reports of a woman seen climbing on and off the ledge of the structure’s rooftop level.

According to a press release, the first officer on scene encountered the woman just before she jumped.

Emergency responders from the Galveston Police Department, Fire Department, and EMS administered life-saving efforts, but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

“This is a heartbreaking incident,” said Galveston Police Chief Doug Balli to the Daily News. “Our officers and first responders did everything possible to save this woman, and we extend our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones.”

Chief Balli also emphasized the importance of mental health support. “We urge anyone struggling with a mental health crisis to seek help—no one has to face their battles alone.”

The woman’s identity has not been released pending notification of her next of kin. The incident remains under investigation.