Tragic story of Ronnie McNutt who killed himself on Facebook live stream

It wasn't unusual for Ronnie McNutt to start a live stream on Facebook and ramble or argue with his audience about everything from theology to pop culture. Viewers knew what to expect from the churchgoing autoworker, so when he began a live broadcast on the night of August 31 it was clear early on that something wasn't right. About 40 minutes into the stream, the depressed and "incredibly drunk" 33-year-old Iraq War veteran picked up a rifle which misfired, sparking frantic calls to family and friends. As police stood outside his home, Mr McNutt ignored calls and pleas from loved ones, who watched in horror as he took his own life. They are now being confronted by that extremely distressing moment again as video of the death is shared on social media and viewed by young children. Have you been affected by the incident? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk. The tragedy has led to criticism of Facebook and other social media firms for failing to block the footage, which wasn't taken down for more...