Police ID teen found near Draper hiking trail

Police ID teen found near Draper hiking trail

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DRAPER — Police have identified the body of a 15-year-old found near a hiking trail in Thursday afternoon.

The boy’s body was discovered near the Ghost Falls Trail in Corner Canyon around 3:45 p.m., according to Draper police. The teen was identified as Spencer Norton, a sophomore at Corner Canyon High School.

Norton’s body was sent to the state medical examiner to determine a cause of death and police said Norton died as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

"It’s just a tragedy all the way around," said Draper police Sgt. Chad Carpenter. "Anytime a young person loses their life, it’s a tragedy."

The Draper Police Department “strongly encourages students who are struggling with depression, thoughts of self-harm or suicidal thoughts to seek help immediately,” the department said in a statement.

Corner Canyon High School Administration and Canyons School District have arranged counseling services for students at Corner Canyon High School.

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, KSL encourages you to call the suicide prevention hotline at 1-800-273-TALK.

Crisis Hotlines

  • Utah County Crisis Line: 801-226- 4433
  • Salt Lake County/UNI Crisis Line: 801-587-3000
  • Wasatch Mental Health Crisis Line: 801-373- 7393
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK
  • Trevor Project Hotline for LGBTQ teens: 1- 866-488-7386

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