75 Year Old Rochester Hills Man Dies of Suspected Suicide
(Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept., Sept. 23, 2014)
INCIDENT: 19:18 Hrs. – Sept. 22 – City of Rochester Hills – Death Investigation #14-150540
SUMMARY: Deputies along with the Rochester Hills Fire Department responded to a possible suicide by gun, in the 1900 block of Pond View. The caller stated that her friend had just shot himself in the head. Upon arrival, the victim and the witness were located in the upstairs bedroom. The witness advised that the victim had recent health issues and was currently taking numerous medications.
OUTCOME OF INCIDENT: The Rochester Hills Fire Department transported the victim to Crittenton Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. A Detective and an Investigator from the Oakland County Medical Examiner’s Office responded to assist in the investigation. The Medical Examiner’s Office took custody of the deceased for an autopsy. The investigation continues.
DECEASED INFORMATION: 75 year old male resident of Rochester Hills
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SUICIDE PREVENTION:
“Suicide is a major public health issue, but it is preventable,” said George Miller, Director of Oakland County Department of Health and Human Services in a previous article. “It is important for everyone to recognize the warning signs and risk factors for suicide to prevent the loss of lives.”
Warning Signs:
~Talking about, or making plans to die
~Talking about “ending the pain”
~Persistently feeling sad, lonely or “empty”
~Insomnia or excessive sleeping
~Social isolation and withdrawal
~Difficulty concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions
Risk Factors:
~Previous suicide attempt(s)
~Depression or other mental illness
~Substance use
~Family history of suicide
~Physical illness and /or chronic pain
If you or someone you know is in crisis, do not leave the person alone and do not isolate yourself. Call your doctor, 911, go to a hospital emergency room for immediate help, or ask someone to help you. The phone number for Common Ground’s 24-hour Crisis and Resource Helpline is 800-231-1127 and is available 24 hours a day.
Additional Resources:
Common Ground – www.commongroundhelps.org
Oakland County Community Mental Health – www.occmha.org
Easter Seals – www.mi.easterseals.com
Suicide Prevention Resource Center – www.sprc.org
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – www.samhsa.gov
National Alliance on Mental Illness – www.name.org