Suicide Attempts Worry School Officials

Students evacuated after a school shooting in Chardon, Ohio on February 27, 2012. (WOIO-TV)
Students evacuated after a school shooting in Chardon, Ohio on February 27, 2012. (WOIO-TV)
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Updated: 10/18/2012 8:20 am
 CHARDON, Ohio (AP) - Seven suicide attempts by students at the same Ohio high school where a mass shooting occurred in February has officials concerned.

The Willoughby News-Herald reports there were seven suicide attempts by six Chardon High School students from May through September. Administrators are now taking action to try to prevent others.

School district superintendent Joseph Bergant told the newspaper he thinks the February shooting at the school that left three students dead has taken its toll on survivors.

The district is now increasing efforts to spread awareness regarding the signs and symptoms of those who may be considering doing harm to themselves or others and need help.

Eighteen-year-old T.J. Lane is charged in the shooting, which also left three students wounded. His trial is pending.

(Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
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tcates - 10/18/2012 4:26 PM
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C'mon now navrat week minded sissies is a little harsh don't you think. Could be PTSD related. I would assume you never witnessed a shooting at a school?

navrat - 10/18/2012 8:58 AM
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Well ,I would much rather be a survivor than be dead. It looks like we are raising our kids to be a bunch of week minded sissies.
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