HARRISON COUNTY, W.Va. – A Pressley Ridge resident was found dead in the Laurel Park of Clarksburg dead of an apparent suicide.
West Virginia State Police confirmed the deceased person is 14-year-old male resident of the facility.
The exact cause of death will be determined by an atopsy.
Officials from Pressley Ridge released the following statement:
“Pressley Ridge is deeply saddened by the tragic death of one of our students at our Laurel Park residential facility early this morning. We are cooperating closely with the authorities. Grief counselors are currently onsite and available to students, families, and staff. Our concerns are with the student’s family and the staff at Laurel Park. The well-being and safety of the youth we serve, and our staff, are of most importance.”