Peter A. Kaisen

Death by Force

Peter A. Kaisen, a 76-year-old veteran, tragically took his own life on August 21, 2016, in the parking lot of the Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Long Island, New York. Kaisen, who had been a patient at the hospital, was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Reports indicate that Kaisen had gone to the emergency room seeking help for mental health issues but was allegedly turned away. This incident has drawn significant attention to the challenges faced by veterans in accessin ...Read More

Veteran Kills Himself in Parking Lot of V.A. Hospital on Long Island

The Washington Times: Peter Kaisen, 76-year-old veteran, commits suicide in VA parking lot

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