A person was taken to a hospital on Wednesday after what police described as a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Scenic Drive near the El Paso Police Department’s training academy, authorities said. The El Paso Fire Department transported the patient, and officials have not released the individual’s condition. The incident drew an emergency response along the ridge above the city.
Officials Confirm Call Near Training Academy
The El Paso Police Department confirmed the call originated on Scenic Drive and that the El Paso Fire Department handled the transport, but officials did not disclose the person’s condition, according to KVIA. KVIA reported that its newsroom has reached out to the El Paso Fire Department for additional details and noted the station will update its coverage as more information becomes available.
Where The Incident Took Place
The El Paso Police Department’s training academy is located on Scenic Drive above the city, placing the incident near a long-standing public training site. The department’s recruitment materials describe the academy and its training programs on Scenic Drive, according to the EPPD academy page.
Help And Resources
Because the wound was reported as self-inflicted, mental-health resources may be relevant to readers. Anyone in crisis can contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support by calling or texting 988 or via chat at 988lifeline.org, per the national lifeline. Local hospitals and community behavioral-health providers can also connect people to immediate care and follow-up services.
What We Know So Far
KVIA stated it will update its story if the El Paso Police Department or the El Paso Fire Department releases further details. As of this writing, no arrests or additional injured parties have been reported beyond the transported patient. Any formal updates are likely to appear on the El Paso Police Department’s press channels as investigators complete their initial response.
