Another suicide has been reported in Murfreesboro. The most recent death occurred in the area of South Church Street and Warrior Drive on Saturday afternoon around 3:00.

When police responded to the scene, they located a deceased male under the South Church Street bridge that crosses over the Stones River next to Bubba's Wine and Liquor.

Evidently, a relative looking for the 44-year-old man knew that he often spent time by the river and decided to search for him at that location. It was there that the subject was found with what appeared to be a single gunshot wound to the head. Evidently, the man lived in the apartments next to the river called Stones River Apartments.

Suicide Facts in Tennessee:

• Yearly deaths by suicide are about twice that of deaths by homicide - in 2012 (most recent recorded year released), there were 956 suicides (or 14.8 per 100,000 residents) in Tennessee, compared with 456 homicides (or 7.1 per 100,000 residents). This rate also places Tennessee much higher than the national rate of 10.8 suicides per 100,000 residents. More facts here.

Having thoughts of harming yourself?

The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Crisis Line at (855) CRISIS-1 (274-7471) is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and connects callers to their local provider for mental health and/or substance use crisis services.

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MPD Incident 17-6739