Four Los Angeles sheriff’s officials found dead in apparent suicides

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK . Law enforcement officials found four Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department employees dead on Monday and Tuesday, in what officials described as unrelated suicides, according to multiple reports. The deaths include one retired LASD member and three current members over a 24-hour period, according to KTLA.

Two of the victims from Monday were identified by the Los Angeles Times as 25-year career veteran Cmdr. Darren Harris, and retired Sgt. Greg Hovland. 'During trying times like these it’s important for personnel regardless of rank or position to check on the well-being of other colleagues and friends,' Luna said in his statement.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department for additional information, but a response was not immediately received. Cristina Coria, a retired Santa Monica police officer, told FOX 11 Los Angeles that the string of suicides, which authorities do not believe are related, comes as law enforcement has generally struggled to deal with depression that often stems from the difficulty of the job and other factors.

Referencing the four officers who were found dead this week, Coria added: 'It’s sad that these officers did not get the help that I’m sure they wanted and were looking for.' According to KTLA, the LASD does not believe the deaths are connected. Its Psychological Services Bureau and the Injury and Health Support Unit are providing support and resources to the victims’ families.

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