Memphis Suicide: Man jumps to death at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library in Memphis, MI

Memphis Suicide Investigations: Law enforcement agencies say, the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library will be shuttered until July 29 following an apparent suicide within the building Monday morning. All other Memphis Public Library branches will stay open. According to a source at Memphis Public Libraries, a man fell from the third-story balcony overlooking the lobby.

The Memphis Police Department confirmed that their investigation revealed that it was a suicide. Memphis Public Libraries: A situation at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library prompted branch closure this morning. This is a heartbreaking and tragic incident that speaks to the importance of mental health care in our community. The Benjamin L. Hooks Library will remain closed until Monday, July 29, so our library staff and community can process and have time to access mental health and wellness resources, including grief counselors.
All other Memphis Public Library branches will remain open to the public.

If you or someone you know needs mental health assistance, Memphis Public Libraries has social workers on staff to help anyone in the community. Please do not hesitate to call 211 for help. The Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library is at 3030 Poplar Avenue, East Memphis. If you need mental health help, call the Shelby County HelpLine at 211 or the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. The identity of the man remains unknown at this time.