Employee dies at Facebook's Silicon Valley headquarters in apparent suicide

June 2024 · 2 minute read
2019-09-19T21:27:21Z

One person died at a Facebook office building in Menlo Park, California, on Thursday, according to the Menlo Park Police Department.

The cause of death is thought to be suicide by jumping from the fourth floor of 162 Jefferson Drive, a Facebook building known as MPK 27.

The police said they responded to a 911 call at about 11:30 a.m. on Thursday. The victim, an adult man, was found unresponsive. 

"Firefighters and paramedics administered medical aid but were unable to revive the victim," the Menlo Park Police Department said in a statement. "The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene."

A spokeswoman for Facebook confirmed that the victim was a Facebook employee.

"We were saddened to learn that one of our employees passed away at our Menlo Park headquarters earlier today," the spokeswoman said in an email. "We're cooperating with police in their investigation and providing support to employees. While the family is being notified, we have no information to share."

The police said a preliminary investigation showed no signs of foul play.

If you or someone you know is experiencing depression or has had thoughts of harming themself or taking their own life, get help. In the US, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which provides 24/7, free, confidential support for people in distress, as well as best practices for professionals and resources to aid in prevention and crisis situations. Help is also available through the Crisis Text Line — just text "HOME" to 741741. The International Association for Suicide Prevention offers resources for those outside the US.

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