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Hyattville Mayor Kevin Ward was found dead in a city park in McLean, Virginia, on Tuesday. Police say the 44-year-old Ward died from a gunshot wound to the head. He was 44 years old.
Ward was elected mayor in 2021. The city issued a statement on Wednesday.
“Mayor Ward has been a respected and trusted leader and a fierce defender of all Hyattville residents. We are heartbroken by this loss and express our deepest condolences to the mayor’s family.”
With great sadness we announce that our beloved # Mayor of Hyattville Kevin Ward died yesterday, Jan. 25, from an apparent gunshot wound. We mourn this loss and express our deepest condolences to the mayor’s family. https://t.co/nemygRxFmL pic.twitter.com/8ZH33pXsfQ
– Hyattville (@HyattsvilleMD) January 26, 2022
Maryland Governor Hogan also expressed condolences to the Ward family.
The First Lady and I were saddened to learn of the death of Hyattville Mayor Kevin Ward.
We extend our sincere condolences to the Ward family and to the people of Hyattville when they mourn this tragic loss.
– Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) January 26, 2022
“Ward has a husband and two adopted sons,” WJLA-TV reports.
Marylanders have suggested that Ward killed himself because of a restrictive vaccine and a Governor Hogan mask.
RIP to all young people who have killed themselves because of the isolation caused by your useless mandates
– Sweet_Baby_Rayez (@BabyRayez) January 26, 2022
My heart breaks for his husband and children. Politics should not be part of this conversation, unfortunately you have put so many of your constituents in this exact situation with their absurd mandates. At first we were all scared, but at this point it’s frightening.
– SquareWhisper ????? (@WhisperSquare) January 27, 2022
Your own policy is what has forced thousands and thousands of people to commit suicide. You are a disgrace to both Democrats and Republicans
– UFC2025 (@ UFC2025) January 27, 2022
If you have thoughts of committing suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).