Man dies by suicide in parking lot of Jerome Town Hall, police say

Tragic Incident at Jerome Town Hall Leads to Fatal Outcome Despite Law Enforcement Efforts

July 3, 2025 - This update serves to clarify the sequence of events following the reported gunshot due to concerns the ambulance was running lights and siren with a decedent

Man dies by suicide in parking lot of Jerome Town Hall, police say

An incident at Jerome's Town Hall ended in a 65-year-old man taking his own life, the police department said on July 3. Help is available – call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.

UPDATE: Jerome Police say man called for welfare check on himself before shooting

JEROME — A 65-year-old man who reportedly died by public suicide in the parking lot of Jerome Town Hall Thursday had been seeking a judge to listen to a civil matter, according to the Jerome Police Department.