Post by Darkhawk on Apr 21, 2016 20:19:04 GMT -5
A 16-year-old girl is dead after getting into a fight, possibly over a boy, inside a Wilmington, Delaware high school bathroom Thursday morning.
She was allegedly involved in a fight with two fellow students, according to school officials. The victim, identified only as a sophomore from New Castle, died at a nearby hospital with her parents at her side.
Several female students were involved in a physical altercation at approximately 8:15 am this morning, in a main floor girls bathroom, just at the time classes began for the day," the school district said in a statement hours after the attack.
Police said in a statement that officers were called to the high school around 8:20 a.m. Later Thursday afternoon, police said a school resource officer called EMS at 8:18 a.m. for a student with head and stomach pain, and within minutes, the call became a CPR in progress.
Police said the girl had been flown to A.I. DuPont Children's Hospital in critical condition.
An autopsy will be held Friday and the investigation into the cause of death remains open.
Students who knew about the fight said it stemmed from a dispute over a boy.
Shauntea Bellamy cried as he sat outside the school after learning of the student's death. He worked with her as part of youth outreach programs and said she was set to volunteer in a summer program he organizes.
"It hurts when you know her personally and she's not one of my students who are out there in the streets like that," he said.
Williams said police were interviewing suspects Thursday evening, but didn't elaborate about whether arrests would be made.
State agencies will help provide support for those affected by the tragedy, Gov. Jack Markell said in a statement.
Students were surprised to hear about the girl's death saying the school is not known for being a trouble spot. Records show there have been 14 reported fights there last school year. Williams called the fight an isolated incident.
School was dismissed Thursday and officials had not determined yet whether classes would be held Friday, officials said.
A mayoral debate on public safety scheduled to take place at the school Thursday night has been canceled.
She was allegedly involved in a fight with two fellow students, according to school officials. The victim, identified only as a sophomore from New Castle, died at a nearby hospital with her parents at her side.
Several female students were involved in a physical altercation at approximately 8:15 am this morning, in a main floor girls bathroom, just at the time classes began for the day," the school district said in a statement hours after the attack.
Police said in a statement that officers were called to the high school around 8:20 a.m. Later Thursday afternoon, police said a school resource officer called EMS at 8:18 a.m. for a student with head and stomach pain, and within minutes, the call became a CPR in progress.
Police said the girl had been flown to A.I. DuPont Children's Hospital in critical condition.
An autopsy will be held Friday and the investigation into the cause of death remains open.
Students who knew about the fight said it stemmed from a dispute over a boy.
Shauntea Bellamy cried as he sat outside the school after learning of the student's death. He worked with her as part of youth outreach programs and said she was set to volunteer in a summer program he organizes.
"It hurts when you know her personally and she's not one of my students who are out there in the streets like that," he said.
Williams said police were interviewing suspects Thursday evening, but didn't elaborate about whether arrests would be made.
State agencies will help provide support for those affected by the tragedy, Gov. Jack Markell said in a statement.
Students were surprised to hear about the girl's death saying the school is not known for being a trouble spot. Records show there have been 14 reported fights there last school year. Williams called the fight an isolated incident.
School was dismissed Thursday and officials had not determined yet whether classes would be held Friday, officials said.
A mayoral debate on public safety scheduled to take place at the school Thursday night has been canceled.
Just wanted to share this story with all you guys, it's all over Twitter right now and hearing this story just upsets me.
ing vile little ****s.
