A 15-year-old boy from Montignano, Italy, tragically ended his life after enduring relentless bullying at school.

The teenager, identified as Leonardo, took his father's service pistol and left home, prompting a frantic search by local authorities.

Despite efforts involving helicopters and drones, Leonardo was found dead in a rural farmhouse.

His family had been aware of the bullying, which included verbal abuse and physical harassment, and had planned to address it with school officials.

The Ancona Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation into possible instigation to suicide, as the family lawyer revealed that Leonardo had named his bullies in a complaint filed by his mother.

The community mourns the loss, with local officials expressing their condolences.