Coroner’s officials identified the man who was found dead in his car in Valencia on Tuesday.
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The body of Sixto Naranjo, 76, of Valencia, was found in a car on Del Monte Drive, behind a supermarket shopping center, officials said Wednesday.
The death was reported as a suspected suicide, according to Coroner’s Office officials.
Sheriff’s Station officials said the body was reportedly found around 2 p.m. in a car. The cause of death was a gunshot.
Santa Clarita Valley officials are working to raise awareness of suicide resources through efforts such as the city of Santa Clarita’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on Suicide Prevention.
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Tuesday’s death brings the number of reported suicides in the Santa Clarita Valley to 19. Last year, there were only five through the first five months, which is prompting outreach efforts throughout the community.
Here is a list of resources available in the Santa Clarita Valley, in case someone is in need of help.
Anyone seeking information about mental health resources available in the Santa Clarita Valley can click here for a list of resources. There are 24-hour phone numbers available. In the event of an emergency, 9-1-1 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
- 1-800-784-2433 for the Treatment Advocacy Center
- 661-259-9439 for the SCV Child & Family Center
- 661-263-9371 for SRD~Straightening Reins
- 661-257-9688 for the Santa Clarita Valley Youth Project
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