Man hangs himself after night out with friends

By Jon Johnson

jon@gilavalleycentral.net

GRAHAM COUNTY – An 18-year-old Safford man was found deceased Saturday morning after apparently hanging himself.

The man was discovered at about 10 a.m. hanging from a tow strap in a shop at an address in the 2000 block of North Crazy Horse Lane, according to a news release from the Graham County Sheriff’s Office.

The man allegedly had attended the Safford at Thatcher football game in Thatcher on Friday night and had gone afterward to a gathering with friends until 3 or 3:30 a.m., according to initial reports.

The man then went with some friends to the address on North Crazy Horse Lane and was last seen alive between 5 and 6 a.m., when he reportedly said he was going to wait outside for a ride from his grandmother.

He was then located deceased just after 10 a.m.

The Graham County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the incident.

Cenpatico Integrated Care is the Regional Behavioral Health Authority for southern Arizona. Those in need can reach a representative at 1-866-495-6735 to speak with callers about their fears and concerns and to provide assistance with whatever crisis situation. The service is available to anybody in the community at no cost, regardless of insurance or other factors.

Other help numbers include the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255, the Veterans Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 and the Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

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