An NYPD detective has died after shooting himself in the head at his Queens home, police sources said Monday.
The 28-year-old officer, whose name wasn’t immediately released, suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside his home on Beach 139th Street near Beach Channel Drive in Belle Harbor around 11:30 p.m. Sunday, according to authorities and sources.
In 2019, 10 cops took their own lives, which was double the annual rate of past years.o far this year, two officers took their own lives.
In response, the department created a new confidential suicide prevention program called “Finest Care.” It offers free treatment from Northwell Health psychiatrists and psychologists.
Through the program, cops can anonymously seek help from the hospital system.
In 2020, four officers took their own lives, and three officers died by suicide in 2021, police said.
The officer turned a gun on himself inside his home on Beach 139th Street near Beach Channel Drive around 11:30 p.m., police said. Robert Mecea
Police respond to the scene after an off-duty cop turned a gun on himself in his Belle Harbor home. Robert MeceaSo far this year, two officers took their own lives.
In June, a 52-year-old off-duty NYPD cop was found with self-inflicted gunshot wounds inside a West Bay Shore, LI, residence, police sources have said.
He was an 18-year veteran of the department, according to city records. He worked for the NYPD Highway Patrol in Queens, sources said.Last month, 36-year-old NYPD Officer Sean Armstead killed himself after fatally shooting his wife’s young lover at a Buffalo Wild Wings in Orange County.
If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are experiencing a mental health crisis and live in New York City, you can call 1-888-NYC-WELL for free and confidential crisis counseling. If you live outside the five boroughs, you can dial the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.
