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

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• One person is dead by suicide at Facebook's headquarters in Menlo Park.
• Police said an adult male jumped from the fourth floor of an office building. The victim's name has not been released.
• "We were saddened to learn that one of our employees passed away at our Menlo Park headquarters earlier today," a Facebook spokesperson said. "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."

 

 

One person died at a Facebook office building in Menlo Park 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.

 

Police said they responded to a 9-1-1 call at about 11:30 a.m. on Thursday. The victim, an adult male, 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."

 

Police said a preliminary investigation showed no signs of foul play.

 

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.

 

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