Suicide Archives

Former Police Officer Involved in Double Murder and Kidnapping Incident Commits Suicide After Police Chase

Eugene, Oregon – A former police officer suspected of killing two individuals in Washington state and kidnapping his son tragically took his own life after a police pursuit concluded on Interstate 5, just north of Eugene, Oregon, on Tuesday afternoon, according to Oregon State Police during a press briefing later that day. The fugitive’s life ended following a high-speed chase, leaving authorities in shock and the community in disbelief over the violent events that unfolded. …

Tragedy Strikes Perry High School in Iowa: Student Killed, Suspected Shooter Dead in Apparent Suicide

Perry, Iowa – An unfortunate incident unfolded at Perry High School on Thursday morning, resulting in the tragic loss of a student’s life and injuries to five others, officials confirmed. The suspected shooter, a student at the high school, also died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, as reported by Mitch Mortvedt, assistant director of the Iowa Department of Public Safety’s Division of Criminal Investigation. Among the victims were five students, including a sixth grader who …

Man Suspected of Shooting Two Women Outside Sacramento Apartment Complex Dies by Suicide in Arden Fair Mall

Sacramento, California – A man suspected of fatally shooting two women outside a Sacramento County apartment complex on Wednesday night, later turned the gun on himself at an Arden Fair Mall parking lot as deputies attempted to apprehend him on Thursday, according to the county sheriff’s office. The suspect, identified as 32-year-old Ricky Hunter, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Hunter was located at the mall and confronted as he exited an AT&T store …

Wisconsin Prison Officials Accused of Neglecting Mental Health Needs Leading to Inmate’s Suicide

Madison, Wisconsin – A recent lawsuit alleges that Wisconsin prison officials showed deliberate indifference to the mental health needs of an incarcerated man who later died by suicide. Dean Hoffman’s family filed a wrongful death complaint in U.S. District Court, naming the Wisconsin Department of Corrections and several prison officials as defendants. Hoffman’s tragic death occurred on June 29 after spending nine days in solitary confinement at the Waupun Correctional Institution, a maximum-security facility. The …

Fatal Shooting and Suicide Unfold Outside West Palm Beach Motel and Rental Car Facility

West Palm Beach, Florida – Tragedy struck in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday night as a woman was fatally shot in the parking lot of a motel, leading to a chilling murder-suicide scenario. According to West Palm Beach police spokesman Mike Jachles, the incident unfolded at the Quality Inn on Belvedere Road, just west of Interstate 95. The woman, believed to be 45 years old, was found with a gunshot wound in the motel’s …

teenager released on parole from Ohio youth prison accused of killing two LGBTQ individuals in Toledo before committing suicide in Cincinnati, sparking criticism of state youth prison system leadership

CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Youth Services has come under scrutiny after releasing a teenage parolee, Jorenzo Phillips, who later was suspected of killing two individuals in Toledo before taking his own life in Cincinnati. This tragic turn of events has raised questions about the state’s juvenile justice system and its effectiveness in preventing violent outcomes. Former Indian River youth prison superintendent, Jim Darnell, has criticized the decisions made by the Ohio Department …

Multiple Deaths Linked to Fatal Fire in West Virginia Result in Suspect’s Suicide

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Authorities are investigating a tragic incident in Lewis County that resulted in multiple deaths after a fatal fire broke out early Monday morning in Ireland. The WV State Fire Marshal’s Office has been on the scene, working to piece together the details surrounding this devastating event. Early reports indicated that four victims were found in the remains of a home in Ireland, prompting a thorough investigation by local authorities. The community is …

Manoa Tragedy Unfolds: Husband Allegedly Kills Wife and Three Children Before Committing Suicide

Honolulu, Hawaii – A tragic incident unfolded in Manoa, Honolulu, as Honolulu police discovered multiple deceased individuals at a residence. Witnesses reported an argument in the home earlier that morning, leading to a devastating outcome. The Honolulu Police Department has initiated murder investigations following the grim discovery. During a press conference, HPD Chief Joe Logan revealed that an adult male allegedly stabbed his wife and three children, aged 17, 12, and 10, before taking his …

Double Homicide in South Carolina Leads to Suspected Shooter’s Suicide in Kings Mountain

Kings Mountain, North Carolina – In a tragic turn of events, two individuals were discovered shot and killed in South Carolina on Wednesday morning. Authorities have revealed that the suspected shooter subsequently took his own life in Kings Mountain. The Kings Mountain Police Department, in conjunction with the Cherokee County Coroner’s Office, is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the man connected to the double homicide. The incident is believed to have originated from a domestic …

Tragic Double-Murder Suicide Rocks Goose Creek Community

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. – Tragedy struck a quiet neighborhood in Goose Creek, South Carolina, as the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has identified three individuals who lost their lives in what local authorities are describing as a tragic double-murder suicide. On a fateful night of February 24, 2024, at 9:43 p.m., the peaceful atmosphere of Water Oak Drive in Goose Creek was shattered when the local police department received a distressing 911 call. Reports indicated a …