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Related: About this forum4 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 Sheriffs 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 departments release noted.
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4 L.A. Sheriff's Department employees die of suicide in 24-hour span (Original Post)
quaint
Nov 2023
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This is a shocking and devastating blow for the Department. And for their families and friends.
CaliforniaPeggy
Nov 2023
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Jacson6
(842 posts)1. They may have had health problems.
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.
quaint
(3,651 posts)2. Apologies, insensitive.
Last edited Wed Nov 8, 2023, 08:02 PM - Edit history (1)
CaliforniaPeggy
(152,470 posts)3. This is a shocking and devastating blow for the Department. And for their families and friends.
It seems so senseless. I hope the reasons can be found.
May they all rest in peace.