There’s a lot left out of the story, which would make you wonder about the journalist, or the intent of the story. Also, if you notice...the piece only makes it because of what the mother says. The kid may have had severe depression issues.
Denver popo is still looking into this, despite the initial ruling of suicide. There has yet to be corroboration of the bullying at school story and other details that only the mom reported.
Very possible another leftist nutjob hoax mixed with severe Munchausen.