Well it would appear, according to the New York Post, that he did indeed commit suicide. Single shot to the head from his M4. Apparently he may have hinted at committing suicide on Snapchat shortly beforehand. Cannot imagine what might've been going through his mind to lead him to that but it's unfortunate he felt it was the only solution to whatever his problems were. And yes, I was trying to be optimistic about the situation but of course I knew there was a distinct probability he'd be found dead by suicide.
And in light of that, I'm gonna say this: If y'all ever have or know someone who has suicidal thoughts, talk to someone about it. Make friends who will stick by you no matter what and who you can trust to help you get through them. Make sure they have a way to contact other friends, family, and emergency services if need be. Like I already mentioned in this thread, a person I am extremely close to tried to kill himself a little over a year ago. I'd known him for a few years, always stuck by him, never got angry or upset with him, and I knew he had his demons and how alcohol made them all the worse. I helped him every time but one night, that just wasn't enough and he tried cutting his wrists. It was sheer dumb luck that another friend in his area was able to call an ambulance and get to him barely in time. He actually didn't want me to know, I found out 24hrs later, but he told me that I was what kept him fighting to live. I am infinitely glad that he is still alive today and I am very proud of all the progress he's made in the last year.
No matter how bad shit gets, no matter how fucked up the situation is, no matter what, it's not gonna be the end of the world and there's no reason to kill yourself over it. If you feel that way, you're not alone in the world. You've got friends and/or family who don't want to see you gone like that. You've got people who will move a mountain to do their best to help you out when you need it. And furthermore, be that person to someone if they need it too. You might save a life.