Tragedy for WA Police as homicide squad detective takes own life at police facility
A homicide squad detective has taken his own life at a WA Police facility in Perth overnight.
It is understood the male officer fatally self-injured in the early hours of Monday morning.
In a statement, police said the death was being considered non-suspicious.
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“Information regarding this officer’s death has been shared with his colleagues, and health and welfare support has been offered to all police officers and staff who may be impacted by this tragedy,” Mr Blanch said.
WA Police Union president Paul Gale said the whole force and membership were distraught by the loss.
“All of our members both here and across Australia will be affected by this,” Mr Gale said.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the man’s death and compiling a report for the coroner.
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