A Korean-American senior in his 80s has taken his own life in West Hills.
According to the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner, Yong Lee, 85, was discovered hanging at his residence on Sale Avenue in West Hills on May 2.
Upon arrival, the coroner’s office confirmed the tragic incident, and Lee was pronounced dead at 2:24 p.m. The medical examiner and police have not disclosed further details regarding the report or the incident’s circumstances.
The LA County Department of Mental Health and Korean-American nonprofit organizations offer free counseling and hotlines for suicide prevention.
In addition to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988), the Department of Mental Health (800-854-7771), the Korean American Family Services (213-389-6755), Kheir Clinic (213-235-1210), and the Koreatown Youth and Community Center (213-365-7400) offer free counseling from mental health professionals to those who are struggling with depression and other unspoken concerns.
BY KYEONGJUN KIM, HOONSIK WOO [kim.kyeongjun1@koreadaily.com]
