Sam Amico
A teenager is facing felony charges after being accused of helping his girlfriend commit suicide, police in Frisco, Texas said.
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Zander Tashman, 18, has been charged with aiding suicide in the death of his 17-year-old girlfriend, authorities said. The girl’s name hasn’t been released.
Police initially responded to a report of suspicious activity in 8000 block of McKinney Road this past November.
“When officers arrived at the scene, they found the teen unresponsive in a pond. Frisco Police said after a months-long investigation, detectives gathered enough evidence that led to Tashman’s role in aiding the suicide,” NBC 5 News wrote.
“Authorities secured a warrant for Tashman’s arrest and took him into custody on Sunday, Feb. 18. His bond was set at $10,000.”
The incident occurred at Frisco Commons Park, the outlet added.
Officials said the charge is a State Jail felony punishable by two years or less than 180 days in prison, as well as a fine of up to $10,000.
Per the Frisco Police Department:
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or chat live at 988lifeline.org — callers will be connected with trained counselors available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional support.
