Benjamin Ellis Obituary California: Harvard-Westlake 9th-Grader, Benjamin Ellis dies by suicide; Incident report

This week, a ninth-grader at the renowned Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles, California, has reportedly died by suicide. According to reports, after battling mental struggles, Ben Elis took his own life.

Further details concerning the circumstances surrounding the incident was not immediately released, as investigations is ongoing.

Ben played volleyball at school and excelled academically. He was a wonderful classmate, friend, nephew, brother, and son. The Harvard-Westlake School community was shocked to learn of his passing.

A family statement states that the Brentwood resident was discovered dead from a self-inflicted wound.

Harvard Westlake is one among the priciest institutions in Los Angeles, with tuition costs of about $49,700. Parents have recently expressed alarm over the school’s pupils’ ongoing deaths.

Ben’s funeral and obituary will be made public by the family.

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