Man who died near parking structure in Anaheim identified as OC school principal

In accordance with police, it is unknown if he jumped or fell from a parking construction in Anaheim, however police consider he died by suicide.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (KABC) — A Southern California college district is mourning the tragic lack of a beloved principal.

The Fountain Valley College District stated Chris Christensen, a principal at Newland Elementary College in Huntington Seashore, died on Saturday.

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“Mr. Christensen has been a revered chief in FVSD for over 20 years,” learn a press release issued by the district. “His contributions and connections to this group are immeasurable. He was a father, husband, brother, and good friend to so many. His passing leaves us devastated and heartbroken.”

In accordance with police, it’s not identified if he jumped or fell from a parking construction in Anaheim, however police suspect he died by suicide.

Christensen, who was in his 50s, was scheduled to look in court docket on Monday after he was lately charged with misdemeanor counts of kid endangerment and battery. He pleaded not responsible to each crimes.

In accordance with FVSD, grief counselors might be obtainable in any respect colleges to assist college students, employees and their households.

“I too am struggling to search out sufficient phrases to convey the shock and heartbreak we’re all feeling proper now,” stated FVSD Superintendent Katherine Stopp within the district’s assertion. “I do know that we’ll discover a technique to come collectively as a group and look after each other. Allow us to all present persistence to one another as we work by means of this time within the subsequent days and weeks.”

Should you or somebody you understand is battling suicidal ideas or psychological well being issues, please name the Nationwide Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 (or simply by dialing 988) to attach with a skilled counselor or go to the NSPL web site.

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