wansea, Massachusetts, died after receiving a fatal blow to her chest from a 14-year-old student, according to reports from ABC News and The New York Times.

U.S. authorities revealed that the incident occurred while other staff members were trying to prevent the student from leaving his dorm without permission, at which point he attacked Morrell.

Cardiac Resuscitation The victim collapsed shortly after the kick and received cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) before being transported to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

The student has been charged with assault and causing serious bodily injury and appeared in the juvenile court in Fall River.

Commenting on the incident, Jenny Dunkley, an advocate for special education students and their families, stressed the importance of implementing effective strategies and tools to prevent escalation, noting that addressing the root causes leading to restraint or isolation is the best way to avoid such incidents.