Executive Summary
- A man climbed exterior scaffolding at P.S. 29 in Staten Island on Tuesday, prompting a shelter-in protocol.
- The NYPD’s Emergency Service and Aviation units responded to the scene following a 911 call.
- The individual was taken into custody without incident and transported to a hospital in stable condition.
- The shelter-in was lifted at approximately 3:10 p.m., and no injuries were reported.
A man was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon after climbing exterior scaffolding at a public school in the Castleton Corners neighborhood of Staten Island, prompting school officials to implement a temporary shelter-in protocol. The incident at P.S. 29 Bardwell on Victory Boulevard was resolved without injury, according to the New York City Police Department.
Police received a 911 call shortly after 2 p.m. reporting a man on the scaffolding outside the school building. In response, school administrators activated the building response team and initiated a shelter-in, preventing anyone from entering or leaving the premises. The New York City Department of Education notified parents and guardians of the situation via a text alert at approximately 2:15 p.m.
The NYPD dispatched its Emergency Service and Aviation units to the scene to manage the situation. According to an NYPD spokesperson, officers were able to take the man into custody without incident. He was subsequently transported to a local hospital for evaluation and was reported to be in stable condition.
The shelter-in was officially lifted at approximately 3:10 p.m., allowing for a delayed but orderly dismissal. Following the incident, some parents who spoke with reporters indicated they were not overly concerned by the events. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.