Body found on Prefumo Canyon Road in SLO, sheriff says
Editor’s note: This story mentions suicide.
A body was found on Prefumo Canyon Road Monday, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
Tony Cipolla, spokesperson for the agency, said in an email the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a man lying on the side of his parked vehicle at Prefumo Canyon Road and Serpentine Lane.
Deputies found the man dead on scene, he said, then investigated the incident.
Deputies determined the man died by suicide with a single gunshot wound to the head.
How to get help
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a hotline for individuals in crisis or for those looking to help someone else. To speak with a certified listener, call 988.
You can also call the Central Coast Hotline at 800-783-0607 for 24-7 assistance. To learn the warning signs of suicide, visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
This story was originally published June 13, 2023 at 11:34 AM.
