NH Teen Who Shot Self At School Expected To Survive
BOSTON (CBS) - A New Hampshire teen who shot himself at school last week is in critical condition but is expected to survive, police told WBZ-TV on Monday.
Hunter Mack shot himself in the face with a rifle Friday during lunch at Walpole Elementary School on Bemis Lane in Walpole, New Hampshire.
Police told WBZ-TV that students told adults that the 14-year-old was depressed and had been making threats to hurt himself.
WBZ-TV's Lauren Leamanczyk reports
School officials notified his parents and put safeguards in place a week before the shooting, police said.
Authorities are still investigating whether any charges are warranted in the case.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has several resources if you suspect someone is suicidal. You can learn more on their website.
