A suicide by hanging in the McIntosh Humanities Building at Long Beach State has been reported by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The male is reported to have hung himself in the stairwell of the building, according to the coroner’s office.
“I can confirm the Department of Medical Examiner responded to a death at the 1200 block of North Bellflower Blvd. in Long Beach on May 15,” said Medical Examiner PIO Kelly Vail.
The person was pronounced dead at 10:49 p.m Wednesday and was a resident of Winnetka, Los Angeles, according to Vail.
According to Vail the case remains open and a full report will not be available until after the case closes.
This is a breaking news story, more information will be added as it is available.
Mental Health Resources
In the event of an emergency, 911 should always be the first call. Those looking to speak with someone can call:
- 988 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- 1-800-854-7771 for the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
- 1-800-784-2433 for the Treatment Advocacy Center
- 800-852-8336 for the Teen Line Peer Suicide Prevention 6-10 p.m. or text TEEN to 839863
- 1-866-488-7386 for the Trevor Project LGBTQ suicide helpline
This article was edited on May 16, 2024 to include quotes from UPD Chief John Brockie.