Woman Falls 8 Stories And Survives; Suspect Arrested

WASHINGTON, D.C.- A woman fell 8 stories out of a window Thursday evening and survived, according to Metropolitan Police.

Police were called to the building, and when they arrived at the scene, the woman was found conscious with a “rope or some type of item” tied around her legs, reports the New York Post.

The woman was taken to a hospital where she was placed in critical condition.

An unidentified man was arrested after returning to the scene and providing incriminating information. Police believe the man was involved in a domestic dispute with the victim.

There is an ongoing investigation.

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