The North Carolina Medical Examiner's Office is in charge of the case and will conduct a full investigation, Raleigh police say.
The tragic death of 14-year-old Abbey Wolf led her family to create 'Abbey's Bakery,' spreading awareness for mental health and suicide prevention.
The White House updated its National Strategy for Suicide Prevention, which aims to reduce substance abuse, train more personnel and address underserved communities.
Anonymous reporting systems used by schoolchildren to report concerning behavior among their peers has resulted in the prevention of numerous instances, according to a recent study.
Suicide is now the second-leading cause of death in the U.S. for children ages 10 to 14 and number three for ages 15 to 24.
The death of 43-year-old Billy Miller, an actor best known for his role in the soap opera "The Young and the Restless," was due to suicide.