The Hoover Police Department said Friday an on-duty officer was found dead from an apparent suicide in the parking lot of the police operations building."This afternoon, an on-duty Hoover Police officer was found deceased in the parking lot of the Hoover Police Operations building on Lorna Road," Lt. Keith Czeskleba said in a release. "The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office were called to investigate. Early indications suggest this death was the result of a suicide."The officer's name is being withheld pending notification of family.Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis released the following statement:"As a department and a family, we are deeply saddened by the tragic situation that occurred today. This is an incredibly sad and emotional time for everyone and it’s something that our department has never experienced before."We ask for thoughts and prayers for the officer’s family and the entire Hoover Police Department during this extremely difficult time."Look for updates on this story on WVTM 13 News and in the WVTM 13 app.

The Hoover Police Department said Friday an on-duty officer was found dead from an apparent suicide in the parking lot of the police operations building.


"This afternoon, an on-duty Hoover Police officer was found deceased in the parking lot of the Hoover Police Operations building on Lorna Road," Lt. Keith Czeskleba said in a release. "The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office were called to investigate. Early indications suggest this death was the result of a suicide."

The officer's name is being withheld pending notification of family.

Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis released the following statement:

"As a department and a family, we are deeply saddened by the tragic situation that occurred today. This is an incredibly sad and emotional time for everyone and it’s something that our department has never experienced before.

"We ask for thoughts and prayers for the officer’s family and the entire Hoover Police Department during this extremely difficult time."

Look for updates on this story on WVTM 13 News and in the WVTM 13 app.