The Judiciary Police (PJ) announced in a statement yesterday that a middle-aged local woman committed suicide in a hospital toilet yesterday.
According to the statement, the Judiciary Police were notified by the Public Security Police (PSP) at 4:39 a.m. about a patient’s apparent suicide.
The statement noted that a nurse discovered a patient who had apparently committed suicide and called for assistance, after which a doctor failed to resuscitate the victim.
The statement did not reveal how the victim committed suicide nor in which hospital she was staying.
According to the statement, a preliminary examination of the body showed that no suspicious or possible criminal-induced injuries were found on the deceased. The exact cause of death is pending the outcome of a forensic examination.
No suicide note was found at the scene.
Those needing support are urged to phone Caritas Macau’s Life Hope Hotline on 2852 5222 (Chinese) or Expat Life Hotline at 2852 5777 (English) or the Social Welfare Bureau’s (IAS) 24-hour Counselling Hotline at 2826 1126.
This poster downloaded from the Macau Caritas official website yesterday shows its Expat Life Hope Hotline.
