Breaking News: Mariano Talked Down From Ledge

City Councilman Rick Mariano, a local politician who has had federal indictment rumors swirling about him recently, climbed onto a ledge and City Hall tonight and threatened to commit suicide. He was talked down from the ledge by Mayor John Street and Police Commissioner Sylvester Johnson.

Mariano was then taken to a hospital, where he presumably is now.

Mariano was at City Hall's observation deck, which stands approximately 500 feet above street level.

We don't really have much else on the subject. For now, here are some links to local news and blog pieces about the breaking news:

Inquirer
PhillyBlog.com
Philadelphia Will Do
Philadelphia Metblog
The All Spin Zone
Blinq
Tattered Coat
Philly Future

Previously: Mariano on the hot seat

More to come as news trickles in...