A veteran was tragically found deceased at the parking garage of the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center on Tuesday, according to authorities.
Officials have not yet released the identity of the individual, pending notification of family members. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation by the Department of Veterans Affairs Police and local law enforcement.
Hospital staff and emergency personnel responded swiftly after being alerted to the situation, but the individual was pronounced dead at the scene. Details on the cause of death have not been confirmed.
Veterans and their families in need of support are encouraged to contact the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and pressing 1, or visiting www.veteranscrisisline.net.
More information will be released as it becomes available.
