HEARTBREAKING: Parkland School Shooting Survivor Dies by Suicide at 26
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Donovan Joshua Leigh Metayer, a survivor of the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, has tragically died at the age of 26. His family shared that Donovan passed away by suicide on December 15 after a seven-year battle with schizophrenia.
An IT professional, Donovan was a senior at the school when the February 14, 2018 attack took place, claiming the lives of 17 people and injuring many others. The shooting was carried out by Nikolas Cruz, an event that deeply impacted survivors and families nationwide.
Donovan’s sister, Nancy Metayer Bowen, announced the loss in a heartfelt Facebook post, honoring his life and the challenges he faced in the years following the tragedy. His death underscores the long-lasting mental health toll that survivors of mass violence often endure—long after headlines fade.
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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