Who was Donovan Joshua Leigh Metayer? Parkland school shooting survivor dies by suicide; family opens up about his ‘unimaginable sorrow’ and mental health struggles
Published on: Dec. 22, 2025, 3:36 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Donovan Metayer, a survivor of the 2018 Parkland school shooting, has died by suicide at age 26. He battled schizophrenia for seven years. His family is establishing a mental health fund in his name. They are also raising funds for funeral expenses and a behavioral health organization. Donovan's family shared his struggles with mental health issues following the shooting.
