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quaint

(3,651 posts)
Wed Nov 8, 2023, 08:37 AM Nov 2023

4 L.A. Sheriff's Department employees die of suicide in 24-hour span

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/shockwaves-of-emotions-after-4-l-a-sheriffs-department-employees-die-by-suicide-in-24-hour-span/

After the suicide deaths of one retired and three current members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in a 24-hour period, officials released a statement Tuesday saying the department “is beyond saddened to learn of the deaths.”

According to The Times, one of the victims was 25-year career veteran Cmdr. Darren Harris, who was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound Monday morning. Another victim was retired Sgt. Greg Hovland, who was discovered just hours later.

The four deaths are being investigated by homicide detectives and the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner, the department’s release noted.

WTH?
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4 L.A. Sheriff's Department employees die of suicide in 24-hour span (Original Post) quaint Nov 2023 OP
They may have had health problems. Jacson6 Nov 2023 #1
Apologies, insensitive. quaint Nov 2023 #2
This is a shocking and devastating blow for the Department. And for their families and friends. CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2023 #3

Jacson6

(842 posts)
1. They may have had health problems.
Wed Nov 8, 2023, 09:06 AM
Nov 2023

I know when I have bad health problems I'm going to check out. I'm not leaving my family with a huge debt that will destroy my estate. We live in a money or your life health care system.

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,470 posts)
3. This is a shocking and devastating blow for the Department. And for their families and friends.
Wed Nov 8, 2023, 11:33 AM
Nov 2023

It seems so senseless. I hope the reasons can be found.

May they all rest in peace.

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