The man found hanging in Cleveland Heights was identified as Larry Williams. The tragic incident occurred near the intersection of Lee Road and Hyde Park Avenue, directly across from Cain Park. The Cleveland Heights Police Department responded to the scene and found him hanging from a tree.
Larry Williams died by suicide according to preliminary investigations. “While the Medical Examiner will need to determine the cause of death, CHPD’s preliminary investigation indicates…a result of suicide, not foul play”, according to a post from Cleveland Heights official Facebook page.
Detectives were dispatched to the scene, and a thorough investigation is underway. Residents and neighbors express their shock and sadness over the event, emphasizing the importance of mental health awareness in many local online forums.
If you or someone you know is in crisis or having suicidal thoughts, help is available 24 hours a day. Call 988, The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
