A man is perched atop a 321-foot radio tower near an American University dorm for nearly two days, leading to a significant response from police and emergency services. While he has communicated with them via cell phone, he refuses to come down, stating threats against anyone attempting to retrieve him. As authorities work to encourage compliance, university operations have largely resumed, although some areas are blocked off. Despite the situation, campus life continues with students attending classes and enjoying summer activities.
The man, who has not yet been identified publicly, told first responders that he would not come down from the tower and would cause harm to anyone who attempted to bring him down.
Fire Department Battalion Chief Brian Phillips tells Washingtonian, and have given him a cell phone which he has been using to communicate with police officers.
The university ordered community members to shelter in place and evacuated buildings close to the tower. The police have since determined that the man 'does not pose a risk to the community or campus safety.'
But on the rest of campus, students continue on with their daily lives: rushing off to summer classes, taking graduation photos, and strolling in the warm weather.
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