Donovan Metayer, a survivor of the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida, has died at the age of 26, his family confirmed. Metayer was among those who escaped the mass shooting that claimed the lives of 17 people and injured many others.
According to his family, Metayer passed away seven years after surviving the attack that forever altered his life. Loved ones described him as a resilient and compassionate individual who carried the weight of that traumatic experience while striving to move forward.
The family has since shared the cause of death, calling it a devastating loss that has left them heartbroken. They asked for privacy as they grieve and remember Donovan not only as a survivor, but as a beloved son, family member, and friend.
Metayer’s passing has renewed conversations about the long-term impact of mass violence on survivors, including the emotional and physical challenges many continue to face years after such events.
Tributes have begun to pour in from community members and those who remember his strength and perseverance in the aftermath of the Parkland tragedy.
