Xavier Nungarary has been identified as the student who fell and died at the Franklin High School in Highland Park, Los Angeles on Wednesday, September 30. Nungarary fell from the fourth floor balcony of the school .
What was said about the Xavier Nungarary incident
NBC Los Angeles reported that it was not clear whether Nungarary fell or jumped from the school building. A memorial was set up for Nungarary, in front of the school, and parents, students, and neighbors brought flowers and candles. The Los Angeles Police Department noted that there was no evidence of foul play. Family members too pointed to the videos circulating online. The well-being of our school community remains our top priority. “Additional mental health supports are available on campus, including dedicated grief counselors and other trained support staff to help students and employees process and respond to the loss. These resources will remain available in the days ahead.
Xavier Nungarary, 17, was a senior at Franklin High School, his mother shared with the publication.
Nungarary’s step mother said he’d been bullied through high school and was hesitant to speak up. “He was scared that he was going to be punished instead of the bully,” CBS News reported her say. FHS Principal Marine Davtyan said in a statement “We recognize that events such as this can affect students and staff in different ways.
However, the video showed him getting into an altercation before the fall. School mental health professionals and support staff will be available throughout the day tomorrow to provide counseling, support, and a safe space for students who may wish to talk. The school remained open on Thursday and a Los Angeles Unified School District spokesperson said this was done to support students, families, and the staff. At the same time, families who choose to keep their children home today will be supported,” they stated.
