INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
An employee of Facebook died by apparent suicide Thursday morning, Menlo Park police reported and the company confirmed.
We were saddened
to learn that one of our employees passed away at our Menlo Park headquarters earlier today,& a Facebook spokesperson told TechCrunch in an
email.
The male employee was pronounced dead at the scene, which was near the 100 block of Jefferson Drive at a building on Facebook Menlo
Police say that after preliminary investigations they do not suspect any foul play.
Menlo Park Police Officers and Menlo Park Fire
Protection District personnel responded, and when they arrived, found the victim unresponsive,& a police press release reads.
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
We hope to provide an update when we learn additional information from law enforcement,& the Facebook spokesperson further noted.
If you or
someone you know is struggling with depression or has had thoughts of harming themselves or taking their own life, get help.The National
Suicide Prevention Lifeline(1-800-273-8255) 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.
