A MAN who nearly fell to his death at PNC Park now faces shocking charges from his ex-girlfriend.
Kavan Markwood, 21, who made headlines after falling 21 feet at the baseball stadium in April, is making headlines again after his ex-girlfriend filed serious charges against him.
Kavan Markwood, 21, is charged with two misdemeanors[/caption]
Markwood was charged on October 1 with prowling outside his ex-girlfriend’s home, ABC affiliate WTAE reported.
The 21-year-old was charged with misdemeanors of loitering and prowling at nighttime.
Markwood’s ex-girlfriend told police that he was repeatedly knocking at her door, attempting to gain entry, on September 28 at 3:30 am.
The ex-girlfriend also claimed that Markwood was harassing her via text messages.
The Pittsburgh Pirates fan allegedly sent his ex-girlfriend multiple messages regarding vehicles parked outside of her home.
Ring footage showed Markwood “forcefully knocking on the front door,” police say.
After knocking, Markwood left the area, and law enforcement spotted him a street away.
Police say that Markwood admitted he was at his ex-girlfriend’s home and texted her multiple times.
Law enforcement told Markwood that he would be cited via a mail summons.
A friend later picked Markwood up from the station.
SHOCKING FALL
Markwood gained fame on April 30 while attending a Pittsburgh Pirates game against the Chicago Cubs.
The Pirates fan fell over the Roberto Clemente Wall after he jumped up in excitement when designated hitter Andrew McCutchen hit a single.
When Markwood jumped in the air, his legs clipped the railing, which caused him to fall onto the warning track.
The wall was built 21 feet high in honor of Roberto Clemente, the former Pirates right fielder who wore the number 21, according to Sports Illustrated.
Medical staff from both baseball clubs immediately rushed to Markwood’s aid after he fell.
Markwood, who was 20 at the time, was rushed off the field and brought to the Allegheny General Hospital.
Both teams held a moment of silence while the victim was being taken off the field.
No charges were brought against anyone as the jump was deemed accidental.
However, the Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Control Enforcement charged Markwood’s friend, Ethan Kirkwood, with two counts of furnishing alcohol to a minor.
One of the charges was waived against Kirkwood with one other remaining.
