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Sheriff’s Department homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man in the Canyon Country area, officials reported Monday.
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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau detectives responded to the 27000 block of Sierra Highway in Santa Clarita around 8:20 a.m. Monday, according to an LASD Nixle. A male adult was found dead at the scene and a suspect has not be identified.
“This morning a woman came home and she had been gone for the weekend,” said Lt. John Corina with the LASD Homicide Bureau. “She came home to find her husband appeared to be deceased on the living room floor. The man has a gunshot wound to the chest and detectives are working to determine if it was self-inflicted or if someone shot him.”
The 50-year-old man was last seen around 7 p.m. Saturday night, Corina said. Detectives are continuing to conduct interviews with anyone who might have seen the man. A criminalist is also on the way to help detectives identify if the incident is a homicide or a suicide.
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It looks like the victim has had a couple suicide attempts,” Corina said, adding that the incident didn’t appear to be a robbery and there was no sign of a struggle. A firearm consistent with the victim’s wound was found at the scene.
“There’s a lot going on here,” Corina said. “We have to find out what’s been going on in his life.”
If you have information:
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
Suicide Prevention:
For anyone seeking information about mental health resources available in the Santa Clarita Valley, below is a list to more information:
There are 24-hour numbers available. In the event of an emergency, 911 should always be the first call. Those looking to speak with someone can call 1-800-273-8255, for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline; 1-800-854-7771, for The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health; and 1-800-784-2433, for The Treatment Advocacy Center. You can contact the SCV Child & Family Center at 661-259-9439. The phone number for the Santa Clarita Valley Youth Project is 661-257-9688.
