Calvin Desir, a 16-year-old African American male, tragically passed away on March 23, 2019, in Coral Springs, Florida. Calvin was a sophomore at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and a survivor of the 2018 mass shooting at the same school. His death was ruled a suicide, occurring just days after another Parkland shooting survivor, Sydney Aiello, also took her own life. Both Calvin and Sydney reportedly died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds to the head.
Calvin was remembered by his family and friends as a loving and selfless individual who aspired to become an engineer. He was actively involved in various community service activities and youth programs, including the Fort Lauderdale Kappa League and Gateway Church GEN180 Youth Ministry. His family described him as someone who always had a smile on his face and was willing to help others, often volunteering at events like the Dr. Martin Luther King parade and feeding the homeless.
There were no arrests, suspects, or litigations related to Calvin Desir's death, as it was determined to be a suicide. The Coral Springs Police Department confirmed that Calvin's death was not connected to any criminal activity. The community was deeply affected by the loss, and his death, along with Sydney Aiello's, highlighted the ongoing mental health struggles faced by survivors of the Parkland shooting. The Broward County School District and local organizations provided suicide prevention resources to support students and families in the aftermath of these tragedies.
