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Four Harris County, Texas Sheriff’s Deputies Commit Suicide in Last Six Weeks

Jose Lopez, the president of the Harris County Deputies' Organization FOP #39, says, "It hits very close to home and it's a reminder to us how fragile life is and it's also a reminder we do need to look out for each other."

Four former and current Harris County sheriff’s deputies have taken their own lives in the last 6 weeks.

Four Harris County, Texas Sheriff's Deputies Commit Suicide in Last Six Weeks. Credit HCSO

The deputy’s passing marks the fourth suicide in just six weeks among current and former Harris County deputies, raising concerns about the mental health toll on law enforcement.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline offers confidential support 24/7 at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Cuatro agentes, tanto exagentes como exagentes del HCSO, se han quitado la vida en las últimas seis semanas.

El fallecimiento del agente marca el cuarto suicidio en tan solo seis semanas entre agentes, tanto actuales como retirados, del Condado de Harris, lo que genera preocupación por el impacto en la salud mental de las fuerzas del orden.

Si usted o alguien que conoce está en crisis, hay ayuda disponible. La Línea Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio ofrece apoyo confidencial las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana, llamando al 988 o al 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Source: ABC13 Houston

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