“This is an absolutely heartbreaking tragedy, and we are working closely with the family to support them during this incredibly difficult time.”
who arrived in New York City from the southern border and was living in a city-run shelter has committed suicide, city officials told The Post.
The 26-year-old man was found in a bathroom of the shelter last week in Queens and was pronounced dead after being transferred to an unnamed hospital,Sources told the outlet he likely came to the Big Apple from Venezuela along with a child and the youth’s mother. “This is an absolutely heartbreaking tragedy, and we are working closely with the family to support them during this incredibly difficult time,” said a city Department of Social Services spokesman.
“These families are coming to New York City after a months-long harrowing journey, in some cases, still reeling from the trauma they experienced along the way We recognize the very unique challenges asylum seekers are facing and we remain committed to continuing to build on our ongoing efforts and interagency coordination to connect these families and individuals to mental health supports as we help them stabilize their lives in a new country.
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