Community Message: Incident this morning at Bonita Canyon Sports Park
At 7:01 am this morning, a man called the Newport Beach Police Department to report that he had discovered a dead body at Bonita Canyon Sports Park (1880 Ford Road). Officers responded to the scene and initiated a death investigation. We are deeply saddened to report that our preliminary findings indicate that a local teenage boy has taken his own life. The boy’s name is being withheld to protect the privacy of his family.
Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this tragedy. In the wake of this incident, the NBPD would like to share some resources and information with you.
Resources
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a free 24/7 service that can provide suicidal persons to those around them with support, information and local resources.
- 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
- 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- www.suicideispreventable.org
- 1-877-7-CRISIS (1-877-727-4747)
- Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Text Line: TEXTME
- www.didihirsh.org/warning_signs
Address/Location
Newport Beach Police Department
870 Santa Barbara Dr
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1