Man Dies After Reported Suicidal Person Prompts Police Response

TEMECULA, CA — A man was found dead inside his car near the Promenade Temecula hours after police responded to a reported suicidal person in the area, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said Saturday.

A substantial police presence mobilized to the area around the car, which was located near Winchester and Margarita roads in Temecula. People were blocked from entering the area from some time.

Sheriff's deputies and a SWAT team first responded at 2:54 p.m., and police advised the public to stay away from the area. A deceased male was found inside the car some time later, the sheriff's department said shortly before 5 p.m.

The sheriff's department didn't specify whether the deceased man was the same person who triggered the initial report, but said there are no outstanding suspects or threats to the public.

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, there are resources to help.The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-SUICIDE (or 1-800-784-2433). Its website offers services including a live chat.

#Temecula Today at 2:54pm we responded to a suicidal subject in his vehicle off Winchester / Margarita. Deputies responded as well as out SWAT. We later discovered a deceased male in his vehicle. No outstanding suspects or threats to the public.
— Riverside County Sheriff's Dept (@RSO) December 15, 2019