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4 current, former Texas deputies from same sheriff's office die by suicide just weeks apart: officials
Four current and former deputies from the same sheriff's office in Texas have died by apparent suicide over a six-week period, according to officials. The Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies were all found dead between Feb. 6 and March 19. In the first incident, retired Deputy Long Nguyen died by apparent suicide on Feb. 6, ABC 13 reported, citing officials. Deputy Christina Kohler, who had been missing for more than a week, was found dead by apparent suicide on March 13. Three days later, former Deputy Maria Vasquez's body was discovered. The Houston Medical Examiner ruled that Vasquez, who retired from the agency in December, died by apparent suicide. On March 19, retired Deputy William Bozeman also died by apparent suicide after 24 years at the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez mourned the reported suicides of his deputies. The sheriff's office has launched mental health initiatives to address the recent trend. Lopez said he has also been helping his fellow deputies process the grief. Posted by: Skidmark 2025-03-29 |
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