“On average, about 20 veterans a day die by suicide. Since 2017, 25 veterans have taken their lives on the grounds of Veterans Affairs hospitals, including seven this year and at least four last month…”
“In February of last year, Justin Miller died by suicide in the parking lot of a Veterans Administration hospital in Minneapolis…”
“Experts in this field say veterans who kill themselves on VA grounds are making a statement about their treatment. A federal investigation of Miller’s death said the Minneapolis VA made multiple mistakes, from not scheduling a follow-up to overlooking his access to firearms.” Read the full article here.
Source: Suicides on VA properties sound the alarm on veteran care – By Dean Reynolds, May 8, 2019. CBS News.
