Attempted suicide at Shady Rest

On Tuesday, March 2 at approximately 3:45 p.m., Mono County Sheriff’s Department dispatch received a call regarding a man found bleeding from a possible attempted suicide in his vehicle near Shady Rest Park. Mammoth Lakes Police Department Officers arrived on scene first, located the victim, and transported him to Mammoth Hospital to tend to his injuries.

Mono County Sheriff’s Deputies arrived on scene to conduct the investigation. Upon examination of the vehicle, a .22 rifle, an empty package of sleeping pills, and several alcohol containers were located inside. There was no evidence that the rifle was fired. The incident is still under investigation. –MCSD