Jena Six Mychal Bell Attempts Suicide!

Mychal Bell

The only teen to be tried in the infamous Jena beating in 2007, Mychal Bell, has reportedly suffered a self-inflicted gun shot wound to the chest. Family members claim that Bell tried to commit suicide in direct response to the negative media coverage related to his December 24 arrest for shoplifting, resisting arrest, and simple assault.

Police in Jena, LA report that Mychal Bell was caught trying to steal several shirts and a pair of jeans from a local department store on Christmas Eve.

Bell is expected to make a full recovery.