Death Outside White Marsh Mall Prompts Police, Hazmat Response

WHITE MARSH, MD -- Police said a person has been found deceased Tuesday outside White Marsh Mall. The death was ruled a suicide, Baltimore County police told Patch.

Officials responded to White Marsh Mall on Perry Hall Boulevard around 9:40 a.m. for a report of a body in a vehicle outside JCPenney, according to public information specialist Kevin Gay.

Initially, Gay said a hazmat team was called to the scene because gas may have been involved. He said it was unknown as of 1:15 p.m. whether police remained in the area for the investigation.

Help for Those Considering Suicide

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), and its website offers services including a live chat.

Also find resources available around Maryland to help those who are in crisis.