Missing and endangered 75-year-old man found deceased in wooded area on Cape Cod after search

The search for a missing and endangered man in Massachusetts has had a tragic ending.

According to police, on Saturday, at just after 3:15 p.m., Bourne Police were dispatched to Beach Plum Lane for a report of a suicidal male that had left the residence on foot and was headed in an unknown direction. Bourne Police and the Massachusetts State Police (including their Airwing) began an extensive search of the area.

Unfortunately, at approximately 4:20 p.m., the 75-year-old male from Bourne was located deceased in a wooded area nearby from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The incident is currently under investigation by the Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to the Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office.

Bourne Police expressed their sincere condolences to the family and friends of the involved individual and thanks to all the agencies that assisted with the search and investigation, including the Bourne Fire Department, Massachusetts State Police, and Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office,

If you or anyone you know is in crisis, please call the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This free and confidential service is available 24/6/365.