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Maryland Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation

Governor Hogan issues proclamation recognizing September as National Suicide Prevention Month

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday issued a proclamation recognizing September as National Suicide Prevention Month and highlighting the administration’s participation in the nationwide Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans, and their Families. Maryland joins 41 other states and one U.S. territory in issuing similar proclamations today. “Each and every life taken by suicide is a devastating […]

Deceased person found in White Marsh

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE 2: Due to the nature of this individual’s death (suicide, according to police), they will not be identified. UPDATE: Police do not suspect foul play at this time and there is no threat to the community. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Authorities are investigating after a deceased person was reportedly found in the Nottingham/White Marsh area early Sunday morning. […]

Harford County Detention Center inmate from Joppa commits suicide

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

JOPPA, MD—A 26-year-old inmate at the Harford County Detention Center died on Friday after apparently hanging himself in his cell. At just after 12:30 p.m., correctional officers found the inmate unresponsive in his cell with a sheet around his neck. Deputies immediately called for medical staff from the detention center and available deputies to respond and began lifesaving efforts. Medical […]

School resource officer fatally shoots himself at Eastern Tech

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Chris Montcalmo

A resource officer at a Baltimore County school reportedly took his own life on Monday. Police responded to Eastern Technical High School at around 1:30 p.m. after faculty members heard what sounded like a gunshot. Upon arrival, authorities found Officer Joseph Comegna inside the SRO office at the school. The officer had sustained what police surmise was a self-inflicted gunshot […]

Afterschool, evening activities cancelled at Eastern Tech following ‘medical emergency’ incident

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Police now confirm that the SRO fatally shot himself – details here. Original story below… —— All afterschool and evening activities were cancelled at Eastern Technical High School on Monday following a “medical emergency.” At about 1:30 p.m., the Baltimore County Police Department said that officers responded to the school following a report of a medical emergency involving the […]

MidiCi to hold Joshua York suicide awareness night on Wednesday

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Chris Montcalmo

MidiCi The Neapolitan Pizza Company, located on The Avenue at White Marsh, is partnering with the Joshua York Legacy Foundation to raise funds for suicide awareness, prevention, and community outreach. The restaurant will host Joshua York Night on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, from noon to 8 pm. Twenty five percent of proceeds, generated with a flyer (available here) or showing […]

Governor Hogan signs amended Executive Order for Commission for Suicide Prevention

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Chris Montcalmo

Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday issued an amended Executive Order modernizing the Governor’s Commission for Suicide Prevention. The updated executive order is in response to rising national and state suicide rates and follows a request from the commission that was supported by the Maryland Department of Health. “Every day, thousands of Marylanders struggle with mental health challenges, and we must do everything […]

Person found dead outside White Marsh Mall

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Authorities now say this incident is being investigated as a suicide. No other details have yet been released. Original story below… —— Authorities say they have found a deceased person in a White Marsh Mall parking lot. Police in Baltimore County say they found the body Tuesday morning in a vehicle in the parking lot outside of J.C. Penney. […]

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