The Brentwood Police Department are currently investigating what appears to be an apparent suicide on Rolando Avenue.
According to radio traffic, East Contra Costa Firefighters were called to Rolando Avenue and First Street Sunday evening at 8:53 pm and again at 9:18 pm.
A male apparently had an argument with a female when he exited a house and fired a single gun shot taking his own life on the sidewalk. Several neighbors reported hearing the shot fired.
Police blocked off the entire court as they investigated.
A short time later, AMR was requested and took a female away, however, police said she was not injured.
No other information was available.
If you need help, give the Contra Costa Crisis Center suicide prevention hotline a call at 1-800-833-2900.
Resources
Below are county resources available 24-hours a day.
Suicide Prevention Information
East County Resource Guide – Open here.
Mental Health Crisis Services
Anyone living in Contra Costa County who experiences a mental or emotional crisis can get help. Mental Health Crisis Services are available in person or over the phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week at:
- 24 Hour Crisis Line – Click here. – 800-833-2900
- Psychiatric Emergency Services
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (north side)
2500 Alhambra Avenue in Martinez
For referral information call 1-888-678-7277 any time day or night. The call is free.
Suicide Prevention
There’s a myth that people who talk about suicide won’t really do it. This is wrong. Before attempting suicide, many people make direct statements about their intention to end their lives or less direct comments about how they might as well be dead or that their friends and family will be better off without them. Any reference to suicide should be taken seriously.
- Helping a Suicidal Person
- Reporting on Suicide
- Suicide myths and facts
- Suicide warning signs
- Youth and senior suicide
Information on other issues
Click to Enlarge the or view the document online: Crisis-Line-Stats
