Family says Malcolm Harsch died by apparent suicide in Victorville
In a statement released Friday, the family said Harsch took his own life.
Najee Ali, a community activist and spokesman for Harsch’s family, said in the statement that police showed the family “video evidence.” As the investigation into the May 31 death of Harsch continued, detectives obtained surveillance video from a vacant building near where his body was discovered. The video confirmed the absence of foul play, authorities said.Detectives also met with Harsch’s family members. The evidence from the case, including the surveillance video, was shown to the relatives per their request.
“He was caring. Respectable. Talented. Loved his music. He was a son, a brother, a dad, a grandfather, a friend and he love every single person like his family,” she said.Harsch, who was homeless, was found hanging from a tree on the morning of May 31 near the city’s library.
“The explanation of suicide does not seem plausible,” the family wrote. “There are many ways to die, but considering the current racial tension, a Black man hanging himself from a tree definitely doesn’t sit well with us right now.After continued questions and protests over the recent death of Robert Fuller, a 24-year-old Black man found hanging from a tree near Palmdale City Hall, the FBI said it would examine both cases.
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