CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Clarksville police have provided additional information about a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning on Shorehaven Drive.
Police said two young adults were at the Shorehaven Drive home when one of them accidentally discharged a loaded firearm, killing his friend. He then turned the gun on himself and took his own life.
According to the police, there is nothing to indicate that the young man who shot his friend fired the gun intentionally or “with any sort of forethought.”
The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available.
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.