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PULLMAN –– The Pullman Police Department responded to a report of a suicidal person in the Golden Hills area on Wednesday, Sept. 20, finding the deceased 51-year-old man in a marshy area near Wawawai Road.

At the time of this publication, the Pullman Police Department is still investigating the case and will provide the name of the male and the cause of death later.

Reports say the male had failed to report to work, made suicidal statements, and had removed a firearm from his home leading up to the body discovery.

Pullman officers approached the subject’s location around 9:43 a.m., r...