Tragic incident that has left a community devastated, a 9-year-old boy has died by suicide after reportedly being bullied for being gay. The young boy, whose name has not been released to the public, was a student at the Jackson Park Elementary School in Pasadena, California.
According to reports, the boy’s family said that he had been subjected to relentless bullying because of his sexual orientation. The boy’s mother, identified as Bella Rodriguez, said that her son had confided in her about the bullying he was facing at school.
“He told me that the kids at school told him to kill himself because he was gay,” Rodriguez said in an emotional statement to local media.
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The family claims that they had reported the bullying to the school on multiple occasions but felt that their concerns were not taken seriously. “We reported it to the school, but they did nothing. They didn’t seem to care. Now, my son is gone because of their negligence,” Rodriguez added.
The Pasadena Unified School District has since released a statement expressing their condolences to the family. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of one of our students. Our hearts go out to the family and friends affected by this heartbreaking loss,” the statement read.
The incident has sparked outrage and renewed calls for action to address bullying in schools, particularly bullying targeting LGBTQ+ students. Many have taken to social media to express their condolences and to demand justice for the young boy.
This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of bullying and the urgent need for schools to take proactive measures to create safe and inclusive environments for all students.
