A patient died by suicide with a gun in a room at NCH Baker Hospital Downtown on Thursday morning, officials said.

Lt. Matthew Fletcher, a spokesman for the Naples Police Department, said several units responded to a call about an armed suicidal person at the hospital about 11 a.m. Thursday.

There was no threat to public safety before or after the suicide, and no part of the hospital was evacuated, Fletcher said.

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The incident was isolated to the patient’s room, and no other patients, family members, or employees were in danger or harmed, said NCH spokesman Shawn McConnell.

“This was a tragic event,” McConnell said via email. “Our staff responded and performed exceptionally under extreme circumstances. Our priorities now are to continue to deliver care to our patients and support our staff.”

NCH representatives could not be reached to comment further about security measures at the hospital, where in the hospital the patient was being treated or how the gun got into the room.

The gender and age of the patient was not released, nor was information about why the person was in the hospital or for how long.

Fletcher said the investigation into the incident was still active Thursday afternoon.

NCH has contacted the Employee Assistance Program, and counselors are available to support anyone affected by the incident, McConnell said.

Resources to support patients and relatives affected by the suicide can be reached through the hospital’s human resources department at 239-624-4500, McConnell said.

“We are shocked and saddened by this event and our thoughts and prayers are with the patient’s family and everyone who has been impacted,” McConnell said via email.

April Donahue, executive director of the Collier County Medical Society, said her organization also is prepared to aid anyone affected by the suicide.

“Collier County Medical Society would first like to express our condolences to those who’ve lost their loved one as well as all those who were impacted by this terrible tragedy,” Donahue said via email.

“We stand ready to provide support and assistance to our community in addressing this incident and joining efforts to help prevent future tragedies such as this.”

Naples Daily News reporter Liz Freeman contributed to this report.

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How to get help

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

NAMI National Information Helpline: 1-800- 950-NAMI

Collier NAMI certified recovery peer specialist: 1-800-945-1355

The Naples Daily News will update this story as it develops.