Missouri teen who was headed to Harvard commits suicide 

  • Haran Kumar, 17, was last seen at approximately 1.20pm on Thursday at is family’s home in St. Louis, Missouri
  • Chesterfield police announced on Friday that the teen committed suicide
  • Police shared that the teen like to visit secluded areas and was depressed   

Haran Kumar, 17, was last seen at approximately 1.20pm on Thursday at is family’s home in St. Louis, Missouri

A missing teen from Missouri who was headed to Harvard University in the fall was found dead on Friday. 

Haran Kumar, 17, was last seen at approximately 1.20pm on Thursday at is family’s home in St. Louis. 

He was then said to have left in a silver Toyota Avalon, according to KMOV. 

The student had just graduated from Parkway West High School and was set to attend Harvard. 

Kumar planned on studying computer science and history. 

Police shared earlier that the teen was known for taking visits to parks and other secluded areas. 

Kumar was also said to have suffered from depression and was believed to be suicidal. 

Chesterfield police announced the teen ‘s death on Twitter and asked for respect for the boy’s family. 

The student had just graduated from Parkway West High School and was set to attend Harvard where he planned on studying computer science and history

The student had just graduated from Parkway West High School and was set to attend Harvard where he planned on studying computer science and history

Police shared that the teen like to visit secluded areas and was depressed

Police shared that the teen like to visit secluded areas and was depressed

‘In reference to the missing person from yesterday, we are very sad to announce Haran has been found deceased,’ the department said in a tweet.

‘We ask that you keep his family in your thoughts and in your prayers. Thank you to everyone who helped in the search.’

For confidential help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or click here. 

Kumar being awarded at the Missouri House capitol in Jefferson City

Kumar being awarded at the Missouri House capitol in Jefferson City

The teen (center) pictured with his family

The teen (center) pictured with his family

 

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