CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Clarksville police are investigating a death that occurred Wednesday afternoon in the Two Rivers complex parking lot.

Police were called to the lot near Electric Cowboy and the River Walk for a welfare check sometime around 2 p.m.

According to a press release, the individual involved was armed. As officers approached the man and attempted to talk to him, he took his own life.

The identity of the man will not be released.

The area is currently closed to the public while officials process the scene.

Clarksville police stress that the public was never at risk.

Suicide Prevention

Professional crisis intervention specialists can be reached by calling the Tennessee Toll-Free Statewide Crisis Telephone Line, 1-855-Crisis1, which is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. These services and immediate assistance can also be received by calling 911.

Common suicide warning signs include feeling hopeless or helpless; being sad or depressed most of the time; experiencing strong anger; talking or writing about death; withdrawing from family and friends; acting impulsively; losing interest in previously enjoyed activities; abusing alcohol and/or drugs; not doing well at work or school; reckless behavior; writing a will; and experiencing a change in eating and/or sleeping habits.

Suicide.org is a non-profit organization and website that maintains a list of additional state and national resources to help those with questions. A list of toll-free telephone numbers for assistance and services in Tennessee may be found at www.suicide.org or by calling 1-800-SUICIDE.

OTHER RESOURCES:

The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services offers a crisis hotline that offers support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-855-CRISIS-1.

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs offers a crisis line that also offers support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-273-8255, VeteransCrisisLine.net or send a text to 838255.

Other online resources from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs are offered at www.MakeTheConnection.net and SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.