Veteran found dead in apparent suicide at Syracuse VA hospital garage

silive.com February 3, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC

A military veteran died by apparent suicide at the Syracuse VA Medical Center on Monday. The veteran, a mental health patient, was found wrapped in a transgender pride flag at the hospital's parking garage. The veteran had been discharged from the VA's inpatient psychiatry unit on January 21. Witnesses reported seeing the body around 11:15 a.m. on Monday, prompting a community alert from Syracuse University. VA officials confirmed the death but did not provide further details, citing respect for the veteran's family and an ongoing investigation.


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