Missouri teen who was headed to Harvard commits suicide

Published on: June 16, 2018

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

By Matthew Wright For Dailymail.com

Published: 14:06 BST, 16 June 2018 | Updated: 17:19 BST, 16 June 2018

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

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