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NEW ORLEANS —A retired New Orleans Police officer died by suicide in NOPD headquarters, WDSU reported.
Officers from the department responded to the DXC Technology building, home to NOPD headquarters. They found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The man, identified as a retired officer, was transported to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries, according to the report.
“Our department mourns the tragic loss of one of our own officers. Our officer took his life today at work,” Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said. “…Police work brings with it at times heavy burdens and private hurts and wounds that sometimes create heavy, heavy hearts. And right now our priority is … supporting our people.”
Kirkpatrick reminded the public and fellow officers that resources are available to help those experiencing thoughts of self-harm.
“I encourage any [officer] who is struggling, whether current or retired, to reach out. There is courage in reaching out,” Kirkpatrick said.
