Wilton High School Student Dies Of Apparent Suicide

WILTON, CT — A Wilton High School student died Sunday after a suicide attempt, according to police officials.

Lt. Gregg Phillipson told Patch the incident, which involved a firearm, occurred in the town forest Friday evening. Police have not released the name or age of the victim, but confirmed he succumbed to his injuries Sunday.

Wilton schools Superintendent Kevin Smith first reported that a student had been "gravely" injured Friday evening. On Monday morning, Smith distributed a letter informing the community of the death.

"This loss is incomprehensible and we ache for this student’s family and loved ones. This student’s death leaves us without words to express our grief or even attempt to understand this incredible loss," Smith said in the letter. "As a school community we extend our deepest condolences to this student’s parents, siblings and loved ones."

Smith said students may take a personal day in light of the news.

"Trauma can impact everyone differently and within varying time frames," Smith said. "How we cope with tragic news is likely much more difficult these days, because we have already been under so much stress due to the pandemic and other recent heartbreaking news and events."

Crisis response teams will be available throughout the week for those who have been most directly impacted by the death, according to the message.

The community is still mourning the death of 16-year-old Wilton High junior George DiRocco, who died suddenly from an undetected heart condition last month.