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Man dead in an apparent suicide that took place in the Mandeville Police Department lobby Monday June 12, 2023. 

Mandeville Police are investigating what they say was an apparent suicide that took place in the front lobby of the Mandeville Police station early Monday morning, authorities said. 

A spokesperson with the department said a man died about 4:30 a.m. A preliminary investigation showed the death appeared to be by suicide. The lobby of the department building was shut down most of the day Monday, but is currently back open.

Authorities said the St. Tammany Parish Coroner's Office will determine the cause and manner of death. No other details have been released at this time. 

The Mandeville police news release did not provide additional information. 

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