Murfreesboro Police released the man's name on Wednesday morning.

The victim has been identified as 34 year old Harley David Raffaele of Murfreesboro.

The suicide victim was found hanging from the South Church Street bridge over the west bound lane of I-24 Tuesday morning around 6.

Murfreesboro Police Sgt. Kyle Evans confirmed the individual is believed to have committed suicide.

NewsRadio WGNS received multiple calls from residents who saw the man hanging from the bridge. Some of the callers told us that their children witnessed the same thing and they were concerned about what they saw.

Area ministers offered compassionate suggestions about what to do after you see such an incident unfold before your eyes.

Dr. John Hinkle, pastor of Murfreesboro First Presbyterian Church said . . .

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Suicide Help in Murfreesboro or Nashville:

The Crisis and Information Services Office in Nashville, that is part of the Family and Children's Service agency is available to help with anyone affected by suicide (survivors). To get help, call 615-244-7444. Support groups and a 24-7 crisis line are available now.

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.