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UNIVERSAL STUDIOS SUICIDE ON PARK GROUNDS CLOSES SOME ATTRACTIONS NEAR Despicable Me ride. pic.twitter.com/HXxRiQ9edb
— stu mundel (@Stu_Mundel) April 3, 2015
One man is dead after reportedly shooting himself at Universal Studios.
The shooting was reported around 2:15 p.m. on Friday afternoon at the theme park, and is being considered a possible suicide by the Sheriff's Department. According to the L.A. Times, the incident took place near the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride.
UPDATE: Authorities responded to reported #suicide at Universal Studios: http://t.co/SWOz23VPTC pic.twitter.com/99iBWuINsh
— CBS Los Angeles (@CBSLA) April 3, 2015
Variety says attractions in the park near the shooting have been shut down as authorities investigate. The investigation could take hours said a sergeant with the Sheriff's Department.
There are no reports of any other injuries.
If someone you know exhibits warning signs of suicide: do not leave the person alone, remove any firearms, alcohol, drugs or sharp objects that could be used in a suicide attempt, and call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or take the person to an emergency room or seek help from a medical or mental health professional.