Free Fire: newspapers blame the game for causing the death of a teenager in Mexico

The media points to Free Fire as the trigger for the suicide of a teenager in Coahuila.

07 de April de 2021 FFMANIA

On April 3, a 15-year-old man committed suicide inside his home, in the municipality of Piedras Negras, in the state of Coahuila in Mexico, after he was supposedly "irritated" by losing a match on Free Fire , without this has been confirmed so far by the authorities or by the boy's family identified only as "Humberto ".

According to paramedics who went to the house in the Valle de las Flores neighborhood, the minor hanged himself with a rope from a closet. Reports indicate that the teenager had been dead for 20 minutes when medical help arrived.

The teenager's death information was connected to the Free Fire game after the media and local newspapers collected testimonies from some "witnesses " indicating that "Humberto " was playing Free Fire when the fact occurred .

Analysis of the facts

If there were witnesses when the young man was having the supposed tantrum for missing a match at Free Fire, why didn't anyone stop him ? The notes published in both media end with statements asking parents to be careful with electronic games, showing that they are extremely biased.

Again, these are international and renowned newspapers that want to win " hype " over games like Free Fire without really investigating the details that actually led to this tragedy.

In addition, see also: young man dies after playing Free Fire with his cell phone charging .

So far, there is no scientific evidence to suggest that video games are the cause of violent acts that people can cause themselves .

Anyway, it is very sad news. Mental health is not something to be taken into account. If you feel the need to receive help, remember that there are many public institutions in Brazil that can help you. You can call CVV , the Valuation Center for Life, which offers free help 24 hours a day by calling 188.