Posted By: Jason Rima
December 15, 2020 @ 1:36 pm
Local News, News
The Christian County Sheriff is investigating the death of an eighth grader on the campus of Nixa Junior High School.
It happened Tuesday morning.
Authorities have not said how the boy died. The Sheriff says a preliminary investigation indicates the boy had committed suicide.
Crisis counselors have been on hand to help students dealing with the tragedy.
The district sent home a letter to parents, letting them know about the investigation and asking them to talk to their child about their feelings.
KTTS News has not released the student’s name.