A Utah 9th grader, unnamed, died while on a school field trip from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot. Reportedly, the fatal incident occurred in front of other students.

According to a press release issued by the Utah County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on Wednesday, September 24. At South Fork Park in Provo Canyon, the 9th grader suffered what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

He, along with his classmates, was at the park for a school field trip.

As reported by Fox 13, the incident was witnessed by other Canyon View Junior High School students. The teenager was then rushed to a local hospital, where he unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. According to the outlet, the 9th grader’s death was ruled a suicide.

One fellow 9th grader, Ian Campbell, spoke with A

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