New York State Police say a teen missing from West Chazy has been found dead.Troopers said Kitara Myatt, 16, was last seen at her West Chazy home Tuesday morning around 5:30 a.m.She was found dead Wednesday morning in the woods near her home.The circumstances surrounding her death were under investigation.The teen was thought to have a handgun and was considered a danger to herself when she was reported missing.Crews from several agencies searched an area around Fiske Road Tuesday night. A helicopter was spotted flying in circles around the area, and a heavy State Police presence was reported.An autopsy determined Myatt died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

New York State Police say a teen missing from West Chazy has been found dead.



Troopers said Kitara Myatt, 16, was last seen at her West Chazy home Tuesday morning around 5:30 a.m.


She was found dead Wednesday morning in the woods near her home.

The circumstances surrounding her death were under investigation.

The teen was thought to have a handgun and was considered a danger to herself when she was reported missing.

Crews from several agencies searched an area around Fiske Road Tuesday night. A helicopter was spotted flying in circles around the area, and a heavy State Police presence was reported.

An autopsy determined Myatt died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.