A 16-year-old Skyline student was found dead in the school parking lot shortly after 9:30 p.m., last night, according to the Sammamish Police Department.

The male student reportedly called police informing them of “what he was going to do.”

According to Administrative Sergeant Jessica Sullivan, when police arrived less than six minutes later, the boy was found deceased on the ground. The King County Medical Examiner reported Friday afternoon the cause of death was a suicide as the result of a self-inflicted gunshot to the head.

The Issaquah School District was unable to provide much information about the incident, but has taken measures to provide support to students.

“While I cannot share more details out of respect for the student’s family, our primary concern is supporting our school community during this difficult time,” principal Lisa Hechtman wrote in a message. “We have a crisis plan in place, which includes extra counselors, outreach to students and staff we know were close to the student, and preparation by all of our staff to help students process and to be watchful for signs of grief.”

Those with questions or concerns should contact the school’s counseling center at 425-837-7887.

“Our thoughts are with the family of the deceased student,” Hechtman wrote. “We believe in our common strength together as the Spartan community as we move forward supporting each other in the days to come.”