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Harlem Man Falls To Death Trying To Climb Into Mom's Apartment

By Jeff Mays | May 31, 2011 4:24pm
A Harlem man fell to his death while trying to break into his own mom's place.
A Harlem man fell to his death while trying to break into his own mom's place.
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By Jeff Mays

DNAinfo Reporter/Producer

HARLEM—A Harlem man fell three stories to his death Monday while trying to climb into his own mom''s apartment on West 135th St, the Daily News reported.

The 58-year-old man's mother was away on vacation when he tried to climb into her window at about 10 p.m., according to police.

The unidentfied man, who has a history of drug abuse, lost his footing as he scaled the fire escape and fell to his death, police said.