HOW United States Female Officer Tactically Saved A Man On Su!cide Mission
United States Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class, Lauren J. Singer was traveling over the Coronado Bridge near San Diego, California, when she noticed a stranded motorist outside his vehicle.
Singer asked if he needed any help, and the driver responded that he was fine. She noticed the driver putting a rope around his neck.
As he was putting a foot on the barrier to jump over the edge, Singer rushed to his side, pulling him back. Startled, she grabbed him and asked what he was doing.
He coolly responded by saying that today was the day he was going to die. While Singer was holding the driver, she noticed a knife on the barrier ledge. She cut the rope from around his neck, dropped the knife and kicked it underneath the car. She then identified a gun in his pocket.
She removed the firearm and directed other stopped motorists to lock the gun securely in the trunk and call 911.
She stayed with the suicidal driver until the California Highway Patrol arrived. Singer’s willingness to assist a stranger undoubtedly resulted in saving his life.
Singer, an aviation machinist’s mate, serves with the U.S. Navy’s Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron out of Naval Air Station North Island, California. For her actions, Singer was selected as the USO Sailor of the year 2020
