Suicide victim found at Wells Overlook
A young man in his 20s committed suicide at Wells Overlook Park on Monday night, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Emergency crews were called shortly after 9 p.m. to the park, which is east of U.S. Highway 59 on the south side of North 1000 Road. The public park is run by Douglas County.
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