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xPolice vehicles are seen outside the Delta Rise building on Oct. 22.

In a move straight out of a Hollywood blockbuster, a man jumped from one high rise balcony to another to elude an armed assailant.

Police in Delta are searching for a suspect who allegedly pulled out a gun at a gathering Monday afternoon, leading to one man's death-defying escape.

Officers were called to the Delta Rise building shortly after 5:30 p.m. when a man allegedly threatened another with a firearm.

Police said in a statement the victim jumped from the 19th-floor balcony to another balcony on the floor below and hid in the attached apartment while police were called.

Investigators were able to obtain a search warrant and members of the Lower Mainland Emergency Response Team entered the unit but were unable to find the suspect.

- with files from CTV Vancouver