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Rio Grande woman dies in jump from casino


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A 60-year-old Rio Grande woman died Wednesday, after apparently jumping from the Harrah’s parking garage.

Police were called at 7:20 p.m., for the report of a woman threatening to jump, Sgt. Paul Aristizabal said.

Officers arrived to find the woman already had jumped from an upper level of the garage, according to the report.

Security personnel told police they saw the woman intentionally jump, Aristizabal said.

Police are investigating. Anyone who may have information is asked to call police at (609) 347-5766 or text them anonymously at tip411 (847411), beginning the text with ACPD.

Anyone contemplating harming themselves or knows someone who needs help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text TALK to 741741.

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Lynda Cohen

BreakingAC founder who previously worked in newspapers for more than two decades. She is an NJPA award-winner and was a Stories of Atlantic City fellow.

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