Police Credit Jon Bon Jovi for Stopping Woman From Jumping Off Nashville Bridge

Police Credit Jon Bon Jovi for Stopping Woman From Jumping Off Nashville Bridge

As a long-time admirer of Jon Bon Jovi, I’ve always been impressed by his talent and charisma, but it’s moments like these that truly solidify my respect for him. His swift action and compassionate heart have once again shown that he is not just a legendary musician, but also a caring human being.


On Tuesday evening, Jon Bon Jovi was commended by the police for intervening to prevent a woman from leaping off a bridge in Nashville.

On Wednesday, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department posted a surveillance video from the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge onto YouTube, showing the famous singer and his group approaching a woman who appeared upset. The woman was seen standing precariously on the bridge’s railing, peering down at the Cumberland River below.

In a video longer than three minutes (later taken down due to violating YouTube’s Community Guidelines), Jon Bon Jovi was captured assisting a woman. At one instance, he helped pull her back from the bridge railing. As reported by police, he convinced her to step away from the ledge for safety. He then conversed with her and they ended up hugging before leaving the bridge together.

Everyone’s involvement is crucial for ensuring everyone else’s safety,” was the sentiment expressed by John Drake, Chief of the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, in his statement.

According to news station WSMV-TV, not only did the Nashville Fire Department but also the Metro Nashville Police Department were called to the location.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, it was reported that the lead vocalist of Bon Jovi, who is also known for his hit song “Wanted Dead or Alive,” was shooting a music video on a public bridge when he noticed someone in distress. He promptly stepped in to lend a helping hand.

Bon Jovi’s charitable foundation, the JBJ Soul Foundation, frequently provides aid to those facing critical situations, such as food scarcity and homelessness, along with various other hardships.

A rep for the singer did not offer any comments on the incident.

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2024-09-12 03:54