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Iraq War veteran and Toyota worker Ronnie McNutt, 33, shot himself during a Facebook live stream as his family and friends watched in horror and police were outside his home - and the video has left young TikTok users traumatised
It wasn't unusual for Ronnie McNutt to start a live stream on Facebook and ramble or argue with his audience about everything from theology to pop culture.
Viewers knew what to expect from the churchgoing autoworker, so when he began a live broadcast on the night of August 31 it was clear early on that something wasn't right.
About 40 minutes into the stream, the depressed and "incredibly drunk" 33-year-old Iraq War veteran picked up a rifle which misfired, sparking frantic calls to family and friends.
As police stood outside his home, Mr McNutt ignored calls and pleas from loved ones, who watched in horror as he took his own life. They are now being confronted by that extremely distressing moment again as video of the death is shared on social media and viewed by young children.