Man Falls to Death From JPMorgan Building Roof in Hong Kong
"A sad and tragic incident occurred in Chater House, Hong Kong today which is currently being investigated by the police," JPMorgan said in an e-mailed statement. The bank declined to comment further "out of respect for those involved. Our thoughts and sympathy are with the family that's involved at this difficult point of time."
A Hong Kong police official, who asked not to be identified in line with the agency's policy, said the person was certified dead at the hospital.
The man was a foreign-exchange trader at the New York-based bank, the South China Morning Post reported earlier today on its website. JPMorgan declined to identify the deceased.
"A Chinese male in his thirties" was found in front of the building at about 1:55 p.m. today, Lee Kwok Wing, senior manager for security and support services of building owner Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd., said at the scene. The building at 8 Connaught Road Central is 30 stories high, according to Hongkong Land's website.
JPMorgan occupies the 19th floor through the 28th floor, according to the office directory in the building lobby. No tenant is listed on the 29th floor. Other building tenants include Franklin Templeton Investment Funds, Mizuho Securities Asia Ltd., Pictet Asset Management (HK) Ltd. and Sumitomo Mitsui Asset Management Co.
Last month, a 39-year-old vice president in technology operations died after falling from JPMorgan's London headquarters. Source: Bloomberg
