A heartbreaking incident occurred on Wednesday, July 30, when a 34-year-old man jumped to his death from the Whitney Museum in Manhattan, New York.

The man, who has not been identified, was found lying on Gansevoort Street, just outside the Chelsea-based art museum, shortly before 5:30 p.m. Police said his injuries clearly indicated he had fallen from a significant height.

Emergency responders arrived quickly, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Sources familiar with the situation confirmed that the man had intentionally taken his own life by jumping from an elevated part of the museum.

The Whitney Museum confirmed that the individual was a guest at the time of the incident.

In a statement, a museum representative said, “We are devastated that a visitor lost their life. Our thoughts are with their family and friends, and with our staff, visitors and neighbors who were nearby when it occurred.”

The museum added that it is fully cooperating with the authorities and providing all necessary assistance during the ongoing investigation. As a result, the museum will open later than usual, at 12 p.m., on Thursday, July 31.

Police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding this tragic loss.