I know that a lot of you on here work Downtown. Just curious if your daily routine was affected by this incident that took place yesterday?
Back when my Father was a Homicide Detective. He showed me pictures of people who had jumped from the Mayo Hotel.
I know that it has roof top dining and a place for party gatherings. But my question is. Is the roof just available to anyone who wants to stroll up there and take their life?
I would think you would need some kind of permission or be a guest of the Hotel to obtain access. I have never been to the Mayo so I do not know the criteria for access. Some type of railing should be installed to keep this from happening again.
http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/crimewatch/man-sends-text-message-to-wife-jumps-to-death-from/article_a5c6850e-9cb9-5c92-8b1e-46d0109f1ce9.htmlThere is a rooftop bar that is public to everyone, not just hotel guests. And the outdoor area already has a very high wall/railing around it. (Jut Google "Mayo rooftop bar" and look at the images) This was a determined individual.
It would be difficult, if not impossible, to keep a determined jumper from doing this unless you closed the rooftop all together. And really, the jumper would find another way to kill themselves regardless.
Also, the Mayo rooftop bar is one of the coolest (figuratively and literally) places in town on a Summer evening. You should check it out.