UPDATE (9-9-15)

We've learned more on the death of a La Vergne 14-year old who committed suicide. Sherokee Harriman was a freshman at La Vergne High School, which was painted pink in her memory and to bring attention to bullying.

The teen was apparently bullied to the point of stabbing herself in the stomach with a knife, which took her life. It happened Saturday in front of witnesses in Mankin Park.

La Vergne Police spokesman John Fesmire tells NewsRadio WGNS the case is still under investigation. Family members have reported seeing text messages on her phone, indicating she was bullied.

A friend of the family was even working with L-P-D to start an organization called "Stand Against Bullying" to bring more awareness to the issue. We have a link to that website at WGNSRadio.com, keyword Sherokee.

A GoFundMe page has also been set up to help the family with the funeral expenses for the teen.

LINKS:

Stand Against Bullying or SAB

GoFundMe for Sherokee Harriman

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Extra counselors have been at La Vergne High School as word spread of the death of a freshman.

Sherokee Harriman died on Saturday after La Vergne Police responded to a fatal stabbing call. Public Information Officer John Fesmire says while the investigation is ongoing, it appears to be a suicide.

La Vergne High School students are being asked to wear pink on Wednesday in honor of the teen as as a sign to stand up against bullying.

Details are few now but we will have more as additional information is made available.