UPDATED

*TW: Suicide*

Earlier this afternoon, a 25-year old man jumped to his death from the 4th floor of the Suria KLCC shopping centre. 

Source: Twitter

The location of the fall is exacted to be in front of a 'Dunkin' Donuts outlet. A large crowd was present during the peak hour 

According to eye-witnesses, the man was seen standing outside of the railing before his fall. He was aware that police have arrived at the scene. 

Police are currently investigating the tragic incident at the scene, as quoted from Dang Wangi District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Mohamad Zainal Abdullah. 

Escalators have said to been temporarily shut down at the concourse up to the 4th floor at the moment. 

Read the full statement by the management of the mall here. 

Meanwhile, photos of the victim is being shared online on social media platforms. Kind netizens are urging for this to stop as it is deemed insensitive towards the victim and his family. 

Our heartfelt condolences goes out to the victim's family & friends. 

*Update: After investigation, police discovered a psychiatric treatment card from the Klang Hospital in the late victim's bag.  

The victim's body was sent to the Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) for post-mortem. The case has been classified as sudden death. 

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