Parkland school shooting survivor Donovan Metayer dies by suicide as family shares new details

Donovan Metayer survived the horrific shooting at Parkland High School, where 17 people lost their lives. Now, his family has shared heartbreaking news that the 26-year-old has taken his own life.

In 2018, 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz opened fire inside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. 17 people died, and 18 were injured in what is the worst school shooting in US history.

Donovan Joshua Leigh Metayer was one of the students who survived. Sadly, his family has now shared an update that the 26-year-old, who had suffered from schizophrenia for years, has taken his own life.

His sister, Nancy, shared the news on Facebook that her brother, who lived in Coral Springs, Florida, died on December 15 by suicide.