Man Dies By Suicide In Bethesda Hotel: Police

Editor's note: Best practices for reporting on suicide suggest journalists should not disclose how an individual died. However, because officials initially said Tuesday's incident was a medical emergency, Patch disclosed the details of the incident.

BETHESDA, MD — A man has died after falling into the atrium of the Bethesda Hyatt Regency, according to Montgomery County officials. Police are investigating the death as a suicide.

Pete Piringer, spokesman for the Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service, said the incident happened on Tuesday around 2:30 p.m. The hotel is located at One Bethesda Metro Center.

The Bethesda Hyatt Regency did not immediately respond to a Patch request for comment.

No other information was immediately available.

This story may be updated.

Resources for Help

• The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• Crisis Text Line: Text 741741
• Maryland Crisis Connect: Call 211 and press option 1 or text 898-211
• Montgomery County Hotline: Call 301-738-2255
• Trevor Lifeline: Call 1-866-488-7386
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