Parkland School Shooting Survivor Dies by Suicide at 26

Donovan Joshua Leigh Metayer survived the horrific 2018 Parkland faculty mass taking pictures … however he took his personal life just lately after a protracted battle with schizophrenia, in line with his sister.

Nancy Metayer Bowen posted a tribute to Donovan on Facebook, revealing her brother died by suicide on December 15 after scuffling with schizophrenia for 7 years.

Donovan was recognized with the mind dysfunction after Nikolas Cruz, 17, went on a rampage at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, on February 14, 2018. Cruz, wielding an AR-15-style rifle, shot to demise 17 college students and workers members and injured 18 others. Donovan was a senior at Marjorie Stoneman on the time of the taking pictures … and managed to make it out of the college alive.

Cruz was convicted of the murders and sentenced to life in prison with out parole.

In her Facebook publish, Nancy thanked everybody who had given their love and assist to her grieving household. She stated she’s listened to their voicemails and seen their messages and is “deeply grateful for every expression of remorse.”

Nancy went on to say her household is launching a psychological well being fund in Donovan’s identify, increasing entry to psychological well being companies, particularly for many who want it most. She’s asking folks to think about supporting this effort with a donation.

Donovan was 26.

RIP