NBC 5 Chicago employee dies from apparent suicide

34-year-old Kevin Spencer last seen Friday

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
NBC 5 Chicago employee missing from Lakeview last seen Friday
NBC 5 Chicago employee Kevin Spencer is missing from the area of Oakdale Avenue in Lakeview; CPD is asking for the public's help to find him.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A member of the Chicago media community who was reported missing has died from apparent suicide, his family said.

Kevin Spencer, 34, worked for the information technology department at NBC 5.

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His coworkers say he didn't show up for his shift Monday, and that is very unlike him.

His family said he died by suicide and asked for privacy at this time and issued a statement saying, " Thank you all for your help and concern in trying to find Kevin. It is with a heavy heart that I share that he is no longer with us. While we don't have all the answers, we ask for privacy and respect as we process this devastating loss. Please keep his loved ones in your thoughts during this difficult time."

If you are experiencing suicidal, substance use or other mental health crises please call or text the new three digit code at 988. You will reach a trained crisis counselor for free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also go to https://988lifeline.org

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