Tyler Rich revealed that he discovered a man’s lifeless body while out jogging on New Year’s Eve day in Chicopee Memorial State Park, which is about 85 miles west of Boston.
He shared the story on Twitter. At first, he thought it was a sleeping homeless man, but when he took a closer look he knew something was seriously wrong.
“I realize he isn’t breathing. As I get around to the front of him, all I see is a lifeless face covered in blood. Everywhere. Looked like maybe shot, or blunt force. At this moment, I sprint up the hill to try and find anyone with a phone to call police.”
He got word to authorities who investigated. They found a nearby gun plus other clues that suggested it may have been a suicide.
In a Twitter post a day later, he thanked fans for giving support and prayers to the deceased man and his family. He added, quote, “Yesterday, I spoke to his sweet mom, which was one of the toughest things I can remember.”
The outpour of support, & prayer I’ve received from you all, for him, his family, & everyone involved is incredible. Community is so important, remember to tell people how much you love them, & to talk to someone, anyone, when you are feeling lost and alone, cause you’re not 🖤 pic.twitter.com/Idx9dNu06K
— Tyler Rich (@TylerRichMusic) January 2, 2021
I’m always available to all of you. If you need to talk to someone, message me. It may take me a minute to get back to you, but I will. If that doesn’t make you feel comfortable, then please call this number 1-800-273-8255
— Tyler Rich (@TylerRichMusic) January 2, 2021
