Tragedy at Secaucus Gun Range: 29-Year-Old Yonkers Man Dies by Suicide

SECAUCUS, NJ — A 29-year-old man from Yonkers died by suicide at Long Shot Pistol and Rifle, an indoor gun range on County Avenue, on the afternoon of Friday, September 5, 2025, according to Secaucus police and local media reports.

According to Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller, emergency responders arrived at the scene around 4:30 p.m., where they discovered the man had shot himself in the head. Although he was alive when taken to Hackensack University Medical Center, officials later pronounced him dead  .

Police characterized the incident as a self-inflicted gunshot wound during a mental health crisis, and declined to release further details out of respect for the victim’s privacy  .

Long Shot Pistol and Rifle, known as New Jersey’s largest indoor public gun range, is located just a few miles from New York City and offers rentals and educational programs  

Broader Context

While this incident is deeply tragic, it unfortunately reflects a broader pattern of rare but devastating suicides at gun ranges across the U.S. A May 2025 investigation by WSMV-4 uncovered cases of suicides at ranges in several states—including Tennessee, Florida, and Virginia—as well as a lack of standardized protocols for preventing such tragedies  

Final Thoughts

Our hearts go out to the family, friends, and loved ones of the individual who passed away. The pain of such a loss is immeasurable, and no words can adequately convey the sorrow faced by those closest to him.

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please consider reaching out to mental health professionals or a suicide prevention hotline. In the U.S., the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 by calling or texting 988.

If you’d like, I can help search for local mental health resources in the Yonkers or Hudson County area or provide more background on safety practices in gun ranges. Just let me know what you need.