Authorities have verified that a person took their own life in the parking area of the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital on Thursday, December 4. The occurrence was reported around 12:30 p.m. at the healthcare facility, situated at 7400 Merton Minter Road.

A Female Veteran Whose Identity

As stated by the South Texas Veterans Health Care System, the hospital remains safe, operational, and fully functional despite the unfortunate incident.

“A local law enforcement agency is investigating this situation, and the VA has no additional comments at this time,” a representative indicated.

Officers from the patrol arrived at the location without delay, and further information has not been disclosed by authorities. The investigation is still in progress.

No additional details about the person involved or the circumstances of the event have been released to the public.

The medical facility continues to offer services to veterans, and personnel are ready to support anyone impacted by this situation.