Boy, 11, Takes His Own Life After Being Called ‘Stupid’ by Teacher for Months
An 11-year-old Florida boy tragically took his own life after months of relentless bullying by his fifth-grade teacher, according to a lawsuit filed by his parents against the Marion County School Board.
The lawsuit alleges that teacher Donna (or Dawn) White at Legacy Elementary School repeatedly humiliated the affected child in front of classmates, calling him “stupid” and encouraging other students to join in. Despite multiple reports from Louis’s parents to school officials, no action was taken.
On April 27, 2023, after a day spent helping his father with their family food truck, the boy accessed a handgun left temporarily unattended at home. He shot himself and died two days later in the hospital.
A school investigation later found that White frequently insulted and reduced students to tears. Her contract with Marion County Public Schools was not renewed after the probe.
The child’s devastated family continues to advocate for suicide prevention awareness in the wake of his death.
