STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA, USA – MARCH 14, 2018 Shuaib Naz “Shuaiby” Aslam was an 18 year old anime and computer game lover. His continuously worsening depression and poor relationship with his mother drove him to suicide. He shot himself in the head with a shotgun (Kel-Tec KSG model) on a live YouTube stream. During this, he had an active conversation with several people on Discord. A girl can be heard crying and shocked.
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The full 50-minute video shows the suicide itself, but also the horrific aftermath. His brain literally exploded on the ceiling. Minutes later, a horrified mother runs into the room and finds her son dead. In shock, she calls 911.
Friends described Shuaib as a very nice and helpful boy. This was also undermined by the thoughtfulness he put into preparing his suicide. He set up a tarp in his room to make it easier to clean up his corpse. He also slipped a paper under the door with a note to his mother telling her that he is dead and she shouldn’t let his younger siblings see his dead body.
If you’re thinking about suicide, please stop and recognize that your pain is not permanent, but this step would be. It may feel like there’s no other way, but there is hope, even if it’s hard to see right now. Your feelings are temporary, and with help, they can pass.
Talking about what you're going through might feel difficult, but it’s the first step toward healing. Don’t turn away from the people who want to support you. Life can offer more than what you're feeling right now, and the pain doesn't have to last forever. You deserve help, and it’s available.
If you need immediate help, please contact a helpline.
