The Pacific County Sheriffs Department shared a story of a second suicide save in a week by their officers.

On November 13, 2024, Pacific County Sheriff's Deputies, along with deputies from the Grays Harbor Sheriff's Office, Westport Police Department and Shoalwater Bay Tribal Police, responded to a report of a suicidal subject in North Cove. The individual was reportedly armed and making suicidal statements.

A Shoalwater Officer was first on scene, with Deputy MacIntosh arriving on scene soon after. Both began engaging the individual in conversation with Detective Kevin Acdal arriving shortly after and taking over primary contact with the individual. As other law enforcement arrived, Sergeant Kyle Pettit began providing command and control, while Detective Cory Nacnac maintained overwatch security. For nearly an hour, Deputies MacIntosh and Acdal spoke with the subject, employing de-escalation techniques to calm the situation. The subject ultimately discharged his weapon into the air before releasing the firearm. Deputies MacIntosh and Acdal immediately rushed to the individual, securing the weapon and ensuring his safety. They then escorted him back to their patrol vehicles, where he received mental health care.

The Pacific County Sheriff's Office extends its sincere gratitude to all agencies who assisted in this incident, including the Grays Harbor Sheriff's Office, Westport Police Department, Shoalwater Bay Tribal Police, and the Pacific County dispatchers who played a crucial role in coordinating the response.

The Pacific County Sheriff's Office would like to remind everyone that help is available for those struggling with suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know needs assistance, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.