A tragic incident unfolded as a young man met his demise while attempting to evade returning to jail by leaping from a third-floor window.
Tyquan Richardson, aged 22, was confronted with charges related to marijuana distribution and possession of an ounce of the illicit substance.
Following the discovery of a firearm near the courthouse premises believed to be linked to Richardson, law enforcement moved to apprehend him.
In a desperate attempt to avoid arrest, Richardson impulsively crashed through a glass window on the third floor of the courthouse, tragically plummeting to his death. Authorities indicated that he acted out of panic at the thought of serving a prison sentence.
The shattered window through which Richardson made his fatal leap bore witness to the harrowing event. Despite being swiftly transported to a nearby hospital, he succumbed to his injuries around 1:30 pm in October 2015.
Hailing from the Atlanta region in Georgia, Richardson harbored concerns regarding the repercussions of the pending gun charge given his criminal history, as per statements from a local law enforcement representative.
Reports suggest that the young man had a history of prior convictions and was under bail conditions when arrested for suspected possession of a loaded firearm, a violation of his bail terms if proven.
The loaded handgun, discovered outside the courthouse with documents bearing Richardson’s name, was detailed in Crime Monthly’s coverage.
Confirming ownership of the firearm, Richardson attempted to break free from police custody, charging through the window to evade capture and sustaining severe injuries upon impact with the pavement below, about 40 feet down.
Having spent a brief period in jail on drug-related charges, Richardson was released only shortly before the unfortunate incident claimed his life.
Previous records indicate Richardson’s involvement in concealing a weapon in Michigan and an arrest in 2013 for aggravated assault and battery.
An eyewitness to the tragedy, local student Rehmet Khan, described the sudden and alarming sound that preceded the unfortunate event.
Fulton County Deputy Sheriff Dan Cochran expressed the community’s shock and disbelief following the incident, highlighting the profound impact on those present.