Hamden Police Department officer Justin Martin was called to assist with a combative resident at a retirement home on April 21.
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"While on the third floor, the resident ran away from staff members. Officer Martin ran after the resident," Hamden police wrote on its Facebook page.
Martin found the man exiting a sixth floor door, which leads to a terrace on the roof. He rushed over and was able to get him, just moments before he jumped off.
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"Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!" the officer is heard yelling on his body camera.
Martin grabbed the man by his feet and tried to pull him back onto the roof, but he put up a little fight, pulling away and kicking.
The officer was eventually able to get control of the resident and pull him back to safety.
The man was taken to a hospital for evaluation.
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