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Teenager falls from building in Tokyo, killing himself, injuring passerby

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A teenage boy fell or jumped from the 10th floor of a building in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward on Saturday, killing himself and injuring a passerby below.

According to police, a witness called 110 at around 9 p.m. and said that someone had fallen from the Parco building near Shibuya Station, NTV reported.

Police said it appeared that the teenager jumped from the outdoor terrace on the 10th floor of Parco. A man in his 50s walking with his wife below suffered head injuries after the teenager’s foot hit him.

The man and the teenager were taken to hospital. The teenager, who is believed to be around 17 or 18, was confirmed dead on arrival, while the man’s injury is not life-threatening, police said.

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Did he jump at his own will, and if so, what were his reasons?

Or was he pushed, and made to look like a suicide?

Did he had any problems home, at school, etc?

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I think "killing himself" and "jumping to his death" in the same headline is somewhat redundant.

In any case, another selfish teenager nearly taking the life of someone else while deciding it's better to take their own than deal with whatever troubles they had. The family of the jumper should be made to pay the entire hospitalization and recovery of the victim (mental and physical), as well as damages to property, etc. Won't hurt the selfish jumper, of course, but if it's known this is the legacy of people who want to off themselves, perhaps in some cases it might make them think a few seconds longer at least. In any case, the world doesn't need this kid, clearly.

I hope those who are thinking of doing the same thing, for any reason, seek help and realize there IS help out there before offing yourself.

Moderator: Fair enough, regarding the headline.

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Parco is a bit of a hike from Shibuya Station. Not that it matters in this case.

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Will they be charging the corpse for injury like they did that girl a while ago?

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Will they be charging the corpse for injury like they did that girl a while ago?

It's even more ridiculous because this is true.

-3 ( +7 / -10 )

So selfish to choose a busy area week zero regards who he took with him.

-11 ( +2 / -13 )

Rest in Peace. Absolutely awful and shocking news.

Just hoping that the pedestrian who was injured will make a full recovery.

-1 ( +9 / -10 )

Very selfish not to think of innocent people down below. Maybe people who do that sort of thing are that despairing they don't care, but it's not good enough!

-7 ( +3 / -10 )

Fell or jumped?

He committed suicide by jumping and selfishly injured an innocent person . No need to sugar coat.

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In a country where 'I was drunk and remember nothing' can get you off all sorts, I'm surprised there are vindictive attempts to punish the families of suicides, when they will already be suffering.

It's difficult for parents or anyone without professional training to distinguish between normal teenage behaviour (which is weird enough on a good day) and depressed teenage behaviour. So it is unfair to charge them for it. If parents or friends bullied him, by all means prosecute them, but not otherwise. You are guilty for what you do, not what others do. You should no more be held accountable for what you family members do, than for what your ancestors did - something that Japanese people may appreciate, given their ancestors' brutal occupation of their neighbours.

Those with such balconies may consider some form of overhang over the pavement below, offering protection from sun, rain and suicidal people. A soft top on it may prevent fatalities.

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Mental illness is something here that is seriously under supported. It’s sad that a teenager felt no other option but to jump. Attacking him for taking his own life is absolutely the same kind of bullying that drives these kids to this kind of choice. I’m glad the old man was not seriously physically hurt but mentally I hope he seeks some help as well. It must be very traumatic for him. Prayers to the family in this difficult time.

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I think “falls to death” in the headline would suffice since it’s not known if it was suicide, accident, etc. yet.

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Unfortunately life is very tough these days. You must always focus on the positive. This will prevent depression and the taking of lives. Lucky he didn’t have a gun.

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Nicely saidリッチ

-5 ( +4 / -9 )

I know the building, you cannot fall by accident. He jumped to either commit suicide or thought he could fly.

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@ Gaijinjland

I think “falls to death” in the headline would suffice since it’s not known if it was suicide, accident, etc. yet.

Yes, of course. Just like 'Accident resulting in injury or death' on the trains doesn't mean somebody jumped in front of a train, right? Time to stop sugar coating all of this and call it what it is. Seriously underestimated mental health issues swept under the carpet by the authorities and ignored by families for fear of the associated stigma of having a family member affected.

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smith in japan: I hope those who are thinking of doing the same thing, for any reason, seek help and realize there IS help out there before offing yourself.

This is virtual signaling - wasn't there when they were going through anguish and mental breakdown but want to add this comment to tell "us" about that individual or other individuals going through this despair. I don't like it and is emotionally dishonest

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Seriously, suicides are tragic but if you want to die, die only yourself, don't drag others to death..

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Seriously, suicides are tragic but if you want to die, die only yourself, don't drag others to death..

Everything should be done to prevent pointless self killing but those who cannot be convinced to choose life should know about charcoal briquettes in the bathroom.

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Mr KiplingToday  07:53 am JST

Seriously, suicides are tragic but if you want to die, die only yourself, don't drag others to death..

Everything should be done to prevent pointless self killing but those who cannot be convinced to choose life should know about charcoal briquettes in the bathroom.

NO! Suicide is done by people who are so much misery all the time and they can only see one way out. It is a very serious and final act performed by people who need help but don't get it from a society that is so eager and quick to judge and just wants to shove everything under a rug.

It is NOT the answer. The saddest part of all is that all those haughty pompous cretins just keep on badmouthing these people, dismissing them as 'weak'. That in itself is a very arrogant attitude and it has got to stop.

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Who said they were weak?

Jumping from a building is quite brave. But only a pompous cretin would fail to look below.

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Better mental healthcare in our youths is required.

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Better mental healthcare in our youths is required.

One person jumped off a building, hundreds of thousands went about their day as per usual.

-3 ( +0 / -3 )

Depression is as real as a broken leg.

Cant " see it "...but hurts 10 times worse.

Logical , rational thinking not usually present when one hits the suicide stage.

Unfair to be mean minded when discussing this story.

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GuruMickJan. 13  02:43 pm JST

Depression is as real as a broken leg.

Cant " see it "...but hurts 10 times worse.

Logical , rational thinking not usually present when one hits the suicide stage.

Unfair to be mean minded when discussing this story.

This woman I dated long ago in college lost her battle with depression in late 2016. At the funeral home I saw a video the family made of her life, and I could plainly see the immense pain of depression in her beautiful brown eyes. But it was so deep, I couldn't 'get into' it, nobody can. But depression shows on the face of a person who has it. And I saw it so markedly in her eyes, no matter what she was doing in the video's scenes.

It's a sad disorder. Mental and emotional illnesses are illnesses, but they are crippling, get in the way of enjoying life itself and can be very harmful. Depression destroys. I loved her so much but I was and am helpless.

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