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A Utah 9th grader died from a self-inflicted gunshot during a field trip; investigation ongoing.
A 9th-grade student from Canyon View Junior High in Orem, Utah, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound during a field trip to South Fork Canyon on September 24, 2025, after bringing a loaded gun to the remote location.
Officials from the Alpine School District and Utah County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the incident, stating the student was airlifted to a hospital but later succumbed to injuries.
All other students and staff were safe, with some returning to school and others en route.
Witnesses included students and staff, and the district has activated counseling resources, pledging ongoing support.
The investigation is ongoing, the student’s identity remains undisclosed, and mental health resources are available through 988, SafeUT, and regional crisis lines.
Un estudiante de noveno grado de Utah murió de un disparo autoinfligido durante una excursión; la investigación está en curso.