By Sara Beth Williams–
A man who fell six stories and died in Sacramento has been identified as Parker Ward Bolenbaugh, 39, of Citrus Heights.
Bolenbaugh allegedly broke into a business on Howe Avenue in the early morning hours of Aug. 3, according to local news reports.
Sacramento Metro Fire Captain Mark Nunez said in a media statement on Sunday that Metro Fire was dispatched to an internal alarm at 1750 Howe Ave. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered an individual who had fallen from a sixth-floor balcony. The victim was treated with advanced life-saving measures and transported to the hospital, where he later died from injuries sustained from the fall.
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office responded to investigate. The victim was later identified as Bolenbaugh on Aug. 4.
According to authorities, Bolenbaugh reportedly caused over $100,000 in damages before pulling the fire alarm and forcing entry onto the balcony. The business was associated with the employment agency SearchPros.
Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Sgt. Amar Gandhi told ABC10 that the victim caused extensive damage but did not specify what type of damage. He also said Bolenbaugh was “clearly” not there to steal something and that he was making “concerning statements” that suggested he may have been experiencing a mental health crisis. Law enforcement did not specify whether Bolenbaugh was under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
A SearchPros representative told local news outlets that they are in communication with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office and were “saddened” by the loss of life. The representative said Bolenbaugh was not associated with SearchPros.
