The Cañon City Police Department investigated allegations that bullying may have played a part in the suicidal death of a Cañon City High School student, but authorities stated Tuesday that nothing has been discovered to support that claim.
In a Facebook post Wednesday, the Cañon City School District stated they are saddened to report the loss of a sophomore who attended the school.
“Please join us in lifting he and his family in your thoughts and prayers,” the post stated.
On Saturday, the CCPD received allegations that bullying contributed to the student’s death.
In a press release Tuesday afternoon, authorities stated that the CCPD, Fremont County Sheriff’s Office and the school district jointly investigated any connection with the death and allegations.
“The comments made on social media accounts and verbal reports following the student’s death have been investigated,” the release stated. “At this time, nothing has been discovered during the investigation to support that the student’s death was the result of bullying. Additionally, no reports of bullying were made by the student who passed away or his family prior to this incident.”
The CCPD and school district stated authorities will continue to jointly investigate any allegations of bullying to prevent it from happening within schools and encouraged students and parents to report suspected bullying incidents as they occur to the police department or the school district.
Reports also can be made at Safe2Tell at 1-877-542-7233.
The district also posted that those in immediate need of emotional support should call 719-431-9326 to reach a CCHS counselor.