Some people in the chat room encouraged him by saying things like "just get on with it", while others tried desperately to find his address. A member in the room contacted the police, who arrived at the scene two minutes later. Whitrick was pronounced dead at 11:15 pm GMT.
Some individuals in the chat room motivated him by saying things such as "just go ahead", while others made frantic efforts to locate his address. A member of the group contacted the police, who arrived at the scene within two minutes. Whitrick was declared dead at 11:15 PM GMT.