Bend PD: Man whose body was found downtown died by suicide

Investigators have concluded that a 34-year-old Deschutes County man whose body was found in a downtown Bend parking lot nearly two weeks ago died by suicide, police said Saturday.

An officer responded shortly before 3 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16 to the report of a person found on the ground at a parking lot on the southeast corner of Northwest Newport Avenue and Wall Street, officers said. A community member had found the person, who was later found to have died,

It was determined early in the investigation that there was no threat to the community, Lt. Clint Burleigh said.

An extensive investigation, including several items of evidence, has determined the man died by suicide, Burleigh said Saturday, adding that no other information will be released on the matter.

But police also provided a list of organizations that can be reached at any time, day or night, to help in times of crisis:

Deschutes Line 541.322.7500, ext. 9
Teen Youth Line 877-968-8491
Teen Texting Line: 839863, text teen2teen
http://Oregonyouthline.org for live chat
Veterans Administration, 800-273-8255 #1
VA text 838255

NewsChannel 21 also has a special page on KTVZ.COM to provide information about suicide prevention, including how to get immediate help or to speak with a counselor. The Let’s Talk page, listed under the Community tab.