LA County deputy dies after shooting self at Santa Clarita bar
SAUGUS, Calif. (KABC) -- A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy has died after shooting himself at a bar in Santa Clarita, Eyewitness News has learned.
Authorities say the incident happened at Mabel's Roadhouse on the 26300 block of Bouquet Canyon Road just before 1:30 a.m. The deputy was rushed to the hospital, where he later died.
The deputy has been identified as Jonathan Buchan, 33, of Santa Clarita.
The department said the deputy was off-duty at the time. His death is being considered a suicide.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna was at the Santa Clarita Valley Station Friday morning to talk to deputies, sources tell ABC7.
The bar posted a brief statement on social media:
"There was an incident at Mabel's last night/early morning. Our hearts are aching for this young man's family and the grief he must have been enduring. Please seek guidance if you or anyone you know is in crisis."
No further information was immediately available.
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 (or just by dialing 988) to connect with a trained counselor or visit the NSPL site.
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