Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Teen's killing shines light on rising youth self harm crisis

Ruben Urbina a 15 year old from Prince William County Virginia died after a violent confrontation with police while threatening suicide. Jessica Newburn his friend who survived her own earlier suicide attempt described their friendship and the couple's shared struggle with anxiety and depression. The incident follows a national rise in youth deaths by self harm with hanging pills or guns and CDC data showing a record high. Local officials ruled the shooting justified as a death by own action by cop. The article notes prevention efforts focusing on access to lethal means and treatment of mental illness.