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988 calls surge in Laredo as suicide deaths drop 25%

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988 calls surge in Laredo as suicide deaths drop 25%
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Suicide deaths in Laredo are down 25% compared to the same period last year, as calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline have increased significantly.Laredo police report one suicide in June, bringing this year’s total to nine. At this point last year, 12 people had died...

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