Friday, May 25, 2012

In Detroit: A 7-year-old Hangs himself, Bullying could be Reason - WATCH



Here's more from Detroit's Free Press

The 7-year-old, whom the Free Press is not naming, had been depressed about being bullied by other kids at school and in his neighborhood, and about his parents' recent separation, the boy's mother told police, according to the report.

"It's just a tragedy on so many levels," Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee Jr. said Thursday, calling the situation "unfathomable."

He said the department is investigating the child's death, but as of Thursday afternoon, it appeared the situation is "exactly as presented" -- a suicide.

The autopsy results were pending Thursday evening, according to the Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office.

Godbee said he was told that the child had expressed a desire to harm himself. The mother also told police her son was being counseled by the family's pastor to help him cope.
I really don't have words for this... my heart goes out to the family.
 

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Sorry guys but I have gotten desensitized I no longer care what happens to those who choose death.
Bash Back!!!!!!!!!!

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