OTTAWA

Ottawa Police officer dies by suicide

CTVNewsOttawa.ca Staff Published Saturday, September 28, 2019 12:29AM EDT Last Updated Saturday, September 28, 2019 12:32AM EDT

Ottawa Police confirm on social media that an officer died by suicide at police headquarters on Elgin St. Friday night. (FILE)

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OTTAWA - Ottawa Police confirming on social media that an officer died by suicide on Friday night.

On Twitter, the OPS says "It is with a heavy heart that we inform you that we lost one of our own this evening. The death is being investigated as non-suspicious. This is heart-breaking for all of us."

It is with a heavy heart that we inform you that we lost one of our own this evening. The death is being investigated as non-suspicious.

This is heart-breaking for all of us.

We are working to support the family and our members following this tragedy.
— Ottawa Police (@OttawaPolice) September 28, 2019

Police say headquarters at 474 Elgin St. was placed on a brief lockdown early Friday evening, but was lifted a short time later. The officer's name is not being released at this point.

Police say support for members has been increased at several locations in the city.

Supports for our members have been increased with personnel in locations across the City.

It is important that we allow the family and colleagues to grieve and that we respect their privacy at this time.

More information will follow.
— Ottawa Police (@OttawaPolice) September 28, 2019

Ontario Premier Doug Ford among those offering condolences to the force, saying on Twitter "My heart goes out to the police officers and civilian staff at @OttawaPolice tonight, and to the officer’s friends and family."

My heart goes out to the police officers and civilian staff at @OttawaPolice tonight, and to the officer’s friends and family. I remain incredibly grateful to all police members across our province for your brave and dedicated service to communities across Ont every single day.
— Doug Ford (@fordnation) September 28, 2019

Police say more information will be released.

The death comes almost five years to the day that Staff Sgt. Kal Ghadban took his own life at police headquarters.

This cuts like a knife yet again. My thoughts and prayers are with family & friends of the member involved. And for the OPS members especially those involved tonight please look out for each other. #Enough
— Just Jill #ThatsEnough (@JillMSkinner) September 28, 2019