11-year-old boy dies in the Bronx while attending after school program

October 23rd 2024, - Bronx, NY

A tragic incident unfolded in the Bronx on Wednesday afternoon when an 11-year-old boy attending an afterschool program suddenly passed away, police reported.

According to police sources, the event occurred around 4:14 p.m. on Oct. 23 at Icahn Charter School, located at 1776 Mansion St. in the East Tremont area of Van Nest.

The boy reportedly collapsed and went into cardiac arrest during the afterschool program. Other students quickly alerted security, who immediately began performing CPR.

Officers from the 43rd Precinct responded to the scene and transported the boy to Jacobi Hospital. Sadly, despite efforts to revive him, he was pronounced dead. The boy’s identity has not yet been released by the authorities.

Sources familiar with the case indicated that there were no signs of trauma. The boy’s body has been sent to the Medical Examiner’s office for an autopsy to confirm the cause of death.

The investigation is ongoing, police noted.

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Lebanon High School senior dies after running race

October 6th 2024

LEBANON, Mo. (KY3) – A Lebanon School District student has tragically passed away following a race.

The Lebanon R-3 School District announced that Lebanon High School senior Rudy "Junior" Zevallos died over the weekend. According to reports from the Frog Hill Half Marathon, 10K, and Leapfrog 5K, Zevallos collapsed at the race's finish line on Saturday afternoon. He was transported to a hospital, where he later passed away.

"Our school community is going through an incredibly difficult time, and we offer our heartfelt condolences to Rudy’s family and friends. We deeply care for our students, staff, and families, and we share in this collective grief,” the district said.

Counselors and support services were provided to staff and students over the weekend and will continue to be available throughout the school week as needed.October 6th, 202

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