Danvers Man Found Dead From Gunshot Wound

Essex DA says the 29-year-old died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Essex County District Attorney's Office reported that a 29-year-old man was found dead from a single gunshot wound inside a Danvers home early Thursday morning after police responded to reports of a possibly suicidal person.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing challenges of mental health crises and the need for comprehensive support systems to help prevent such devastating outcomes.

The details

Police responded to the home on Bradstreet Avenue shortly before 4 a.m. and heard a gunshot coming from the multi-family home. When they entered, they found the 29-year-old man dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Beverly police and the Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council assisted at the scene.

  • Police responded to the home shortly before 4 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

The players

Essex County District Attorney's Office

The local district attorney's office that is investigating the incident.

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The takeaway

This tragic loss of life underscores the critical need for expanded mental health resources and crisis intervention programs to support individuals in distress and prevent such devastating outcomes.