"Wave of Apparent Suicides Claims Lives of 4 Los Angeles Sheriff's Officials in 48 Hours"
Four current or former Los Angeles County sheriff's employees, including a captain, a retired deputy, a custody assistant, and a deputy, were found dead in apparent suicides over a span of two days. The deaths are unrelated, and the causes of death are still being investigated. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department expressed deep sadness and shock over the loss of these beloved members of their department family. Crisis support resources are available for those in need.