FAIRFAX, Va. – Three Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office deputies saved a man’s life Friday morning while executing a court-ordered eviction in Alexandria.

After arriving at the residence and receiving no response, deputies entered the home to check for occupants. During their search, they found an unconscious man in the bedroom. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, deputies immediately performed CPR and successfully revived him. He was transported to a local hospital for further medical care.

“It appeared the person was in crisis and attempting to harm themselves,” said Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office Civil Enforcement Supervisor 1st Lt. Erin Evans.

“Our deputies acted quickly and compassionately to save this man’s life,” Sheriff Stacey Kincaid said. “Situations like this remind us that people facing eviction may be experiencing overwhelming stress. Help is available, and no one has to face it alone.”

The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone experiencing emotional distress or thoughts of suicide to seek help. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, to connect with trained counselors 24/7. Additional local resources are available through Fairfax County’s suicide prevention programs.