Authorities in northern Arizona say a Scottsdale man isdead after apparently committing suicide.
Coconino CountySheriff's officials said Tuesday that the 57-year-old man was found dead insidehis vehicle parked at Fort Tuthill in Flagstaff.
They say the manappeared to have a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head.
The name of the manhasn't been released yet.
Sheriff's officialssay they received a call shortly before noon Saturday from a woman who said herboyfriend had just called her and made suicidal statements.
Deputies locatedthe vehicle in the area of Fort Tuthill say they found a semi-automatic pistolin close proximity to the man.
They say he wastaken airlifted to Flagstaff Medical Center, where he later was pronounceddead.
Officials say thedeath is being investigated.
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