Suicide Incident Reported at Windham Police HQ

WINDHAM, NH — Police in Windham have released a short statement about a possible attempted suicide incident that occurred at police headquarters this afternoon. According to Capt. Mike Caron of the Windham Police, at around 3:45 p.m. on May 2, 2017, a man drove into the police department’s main parking lot. A short time later, he noted, “the individual exited his vehicle and attempted to take his life with a firearm.”

The man was transported to an area hospital by Windham Fire and Rescue teams, he noted.

“The incident is currently under investigation by the police department and the identity of victim is not being released pending notification of next of kin,” Caron noted.

Other information about the incident was not available at post time.

A free, 24/7 confidential service is available that can provide people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, or those around them, with support, information, and local resources. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255).