ND teen said 'I'm sorry' before shooting himself in front of classmates

A student at a Fairmount, North Dakota school was rushed to the hospital after he attempted suicide in a classroom Thursday morning. Authorities say the freshman walked to the front of the class room and shot himself in front of seven other classmates and a teacher. The boy's condition has not been released.

Author:: BMTN Staff
Publish date:: Oct 11, 2012

A student at a Fairmount, North Dakota school was rushed to the hospital after he attempted suicide in a classroom Thursday morning, the Associated Press says.

Authorities say the freshman walked to the front of the classroom and shot himself in front of seven other classmates and a teacher, WDAY reports. The boy's condition has not been released.

The Forum says the shooting happened just ten minutes into freshman algebra class. The boy handed his girlfriend a note and told the teacher "I'm sorry" before the shooting.

School officials would not comment on a motive, but said they don't believe the boy was bullied, according to Valley News Live. School will resume Friday as normal with counselors on hand.

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