Baltimore police are investigating the death of a third-grade student.
A third-grade student at Gwynns Falls Elementary School was playing and fell inside the school, sources told 11 News lead investigative reporter Jayne Miller. School officials said the incident happened around 1 p.m. on Sept. 24.
A third-grade student at Gwynns Falls Elementary School was playing and fell inside the school, sources told 11 News lead investigative reporter Jayne Miller. School officials said the incident happened around 1 p.m. on Sept. 24.
The family's lawyer has identified the child as Darius Clark.
Sources tell 11 News Clark fell down steps and was critically injured. He was taken to Johns Hopkins Pediatric Hospital. The The unidentified boy died Tuesday night after spending five days in the hospital.
In a statement, Baltimore City Police Clark suffered a 'traumatic head injury' as a result of the fall. They are calling the death a 'tragic accident.'
Family members tell 11 News they have concerns about how the incident was handled by the school and they question whether an ambulance was called in a timely fashion.
City schools released the following statement Wednesday afternoon:
"A third-grade student at Gwynns Falls Elementary School fell in a hallway, was taken to the school's health suite, and ultimately transported by ambulance to Johns Hopkins Hospital after a 911 call was placed. We are deeply saddened to learn that late last evening, our student passed away. Our deepest thoughts and concerns are with the family and the entire Gwynns Falls school community at this time.
Counselors are at the school to help children and staff members process the emotions they may be feeling and will remain there as long as necessary."
Both City Schools and Baltimore City Police are looking into the incident. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
The Baltimore Police Department confirms its homicide unit is investigating the child's death. The manner of death has not yet been ruled.
Family members tell 11 News they have concerns about how the incident was handled by the school and they question whether an ambulance was called in a timely fashion.
City schools released the following statement Wednesday afternoon:
"A third-grade student at Gwynns Falls Elementary School fell in a hallway, was taken to the school's health suite, and ultimately transported by ambulance to Johns Hopkins Hospital after a 911 call was placed. We are deeply saddened to learn that late last evening, our student passed away. Our deepest thoughts and concerns are with the family and the entire Gwynns Falls school community at this time.
Counselors are at the school to help children and staff members process the emotions they may be feeling and will remain there as long as necessary."
Both City Schools and Baltimore City Police are looking into the incident. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
The Baltimore Police Department confirms its homicide unit is investigating the child's death. The manner of death has not yet been ruled.
Source WBAL
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