Downtown apartments: post-reopen crisis incidents (Asteri, 118 East Green)
Key Questions
What incidents involving persons in crisis occurred at Asteri Ithaca and 118 East Green Street?
Ithaca Police Department (IPD) safely resolved two standoffs: a knife-wielding individual barricaded at Asteri Ithaca requiring SRT intervention, and a self-harm situation at 118 East Green Street lasting over two hours. No injuries were reported in either case. These followed the March 20 reopenings after fire-safety evacuations.
Were there any injuries during the standoffs at the downtown apartments?
No injuries occurred. IPD and crisis negotiators resolved both situations safely. Ongoing monitoring addresses charges and tenant impacts.
What is the context of these incidents with the recent apartment reopenings?
The standoffs happened after the March 20 reopenings of Asteri Ithaca and 118 East Green Street following fire-safety evacuations. IPD managed the crises effectively with no harm. Downtown safety monitoring continues.
IPD safely resolved knife-wielding 'person in crisis' standoffs at Asteri Ithaca (barricade/SRT) and 118 East Green St (self-harm, 2+ hours) with no injuries. Follows Mar 20 reopenings after fire-safety evacuations; ongoing downtown safety monitoring for charges and tenant impacts.