Man dies by suicide as investigators attempt to serve search warrant in Lee County.
A man has died following a search warrant in Lee County, according to Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones.
Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones said his investigators were attempting to serve a search warrant at a residence in Lee Road 2222 off Lee Road 401 involving a sexual assault case.
“They knocked and announced their presence and heard a gunshot from inside the residence,” Sheriff Jay Jones said.
Upon entry from officials, they discovered an adult male with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced deceased.
This is the second self-inflicted gunshot wound incident in the presence of Lee County Sheriff’s Office tonight.
Opelika Police detectives are handling this case per the request of the sheriff’s office.
For those experiencing a mental health crisis, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 9-8-8.
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