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Today, at 2:42 p.m., police officers and a Orange County Fire Authority crew responded to a residence in the area of Heathergreen and Weepingwood regarding a juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound, according to the Irvine Police Department.
When the police officers arrived, they found an injured juvenile and immediately began rendering medical aid. Sadly, he died a short time later.
Preliminarily, Detectives believe the injury was self-inflicted. Whether the injury was intentional or accidental remains under investigation. The victim did not live at the residence. Police investigators are trying to understand what occurred before the incident.
The Irvine Police Department is working closely with the Irvine Unified School District and offering support and resources to their students and staff at Southlake Middle School.
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The name of the deceased is being withheld, pending notification to the next of kin. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Steen at rsteen@cityofirvine.org.
The County of Orange has a 24-hour suicide prevention hotline available by dialing 988.
As part of the Suicide Prevention Services program, this toll-free, accredited hotline operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is available to individuals of all ages who
1) are experiencing a behavioral health crisis and/or suicidal thoughts,
2) have attempted suicide and may be living with depression,
3) are concerned about a loved one possibly attempting suicide, and/or
4) are coping with the loss of a loved one who died by suicide.
Trained counselors provide immediate, confidential, over-the-phone/text/chat assistance and initiate active rescues when necessary. For callers who give their consent, counselors conduct follow-up calls to ensure continued safety and reduce the likelihood of attempts and emergency room visits. Callers who are not experiencing a crisis are triaged and offered access to WarmLine or other appropriate resources. The toll-free suicide prevention service is available to anyone in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts or to someone who is concerned about a loved one attempting suicide.
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