RONNIE McNUTT filmed himself taking his own life and streamed the harrowing footage on Facebook.
The distressing film has also appeared on TikTok with the app rushing to remove the video online as fury erupts against social media giants for failing to stop its circulation in time.
Who was Ronnie McNutt?
Ronnie McNutt, 33, was an American living in Mississippi who shot himself at his home in front of a desk on August 31.
He was an army veteran who served in Iraq and worked at a Toyota plant in Blue Springs, New Albany.
There are unconfirmed reports that he had lost his job and broken up with his girlfriend.
He streamed the footage of his actions on Facebook which then spread across social media.
Mr McNutt was described as a “caring and loyal” man.
Social media users have claimed they unintentionally saw the clip, and have warned others not to click on the thumbnail which shows a bearded man on the phone.
Mr McNutt was a member of Celebration Church Tupelo, which confirmed his death on September 1 in a Facebook post.
“In the midst of a sudden tragedy that occurred last night, we grieve with the McNutt Family during this time because passing of our brother in Christ, Ronnie McNutt,” the church said.
It added: “We love and pray for everyone in the McNutt family, Celebration Church, and those affected by Ronnie’s passing.
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