US EditionMinor arrested in death of 12-year-old L.A. student hit by water bottle
Police say the arrest follows a homicide investigation after the girl died from head injuries in an alleged bullying incident.
- On Thursday, the Los Angeles Police Department arrested a juvenile for murder in connection with the death of 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa at Reseda Charter High School.
- Struck in the head with a metal water bottle while protecting her sister on Feb 17, Khimberly suffered a catastrophic medical emergency three days later and died at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital on Feb 25 following brain surgery.
- In March, the Zavaleta family filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging officials failed to investigate reports of bullying targeting Khimberly and her sister.
- Attorney Robert Glassman of Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP stated the arrest is an "important step toward accountability," but the "tragedy was entirely preventable" due to failures in student protection.
- The LAPD is investigating the death as a homicide while The District stated it is cooperating with law enforcement and remains "deeply saddened" by the incident.
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12-year-old arrested in death of classmate who was hit in the head by a metal water bottle
A 12-year-old has been arrested in connection with the death of a classmate who was hit with a metal water bottle during an alleged bullying incident, authorities said Friday.
A 12-year-old girl died from her injuries after she was hit with a metal drink can during an alleged violent bullying incident. Authorities have now arrested a minor in the case.
Child arrested in killing of 12-year-old girl at California high school
A juvenile has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection to the killing of a 12-year-old girl at a California high school in what appears to be an incident of bullying earlier this year.
12-Year-Old Arrested In Death Of Classmate Hit In Head By Metal Water Bottle
The unnamed juvenile was arrested on suspicion of murder Thursday in connection with the death of a classmate who was hit in the head with a metal water bottle during an alleged bullying incident at a Los Angeles school.
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