A 12-year-old girl collapsed and died last week following an incident involving another student on a school bus.
According to tragic reports, Jada West, a student at Mason Creek Middle School, in Georgia, collapsed soon after getting off the bus close to her home in Villa Rica.
Reportedly, she had been involved in an argument with another girl on the bus, which became a physical altercation when they disembarked. Footage of the fight was obtained by outlets in the US, and is said to show West and another girl fighting in the street.
Though it is not clear what started the conflict, Jada collapsed while she was walking home after the fight had ended.
It was one of the 12-year-old’s friends who ran to her home and informed her parents that she had collapsed. Jada was rushed to Tanner Medical Center first, before then being transported to Scottish Rite
“I don’t understand. And she was on the ground, she wasn’t breathing,” West’s mother, Rashuna McLendon, told Fox 5 Atlanta.
“I’m so angry. We have to teach our children to love.”.
Sadly, Jada succumbed to her injuries, with an autopsy due to be performed to determine her cause of death.
West’s family have revealed that she was new at Mason Creek Middle School, while also claiming that she had suffered from bullying.
“We just want justice for my niece,” added West’s aunt. “This has got to stop. And we are going to keep saying Jada West’s name.”
“I’m so angry. We have to teach our children to love.”
“We just want justice for my niece,” added West’s aunt. “This has got to stop. And we are going to keep saying Jada West’s name.”
The Douglas County School System (DCSS) said in a statement: “The Douglas County School System is deeply saddened by the passing of a student at Mason Creek Middle School. We extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to her family and loved ones during this difficult time. She will be remembered by her teachers, her classmates, and all who knew her.
“The well-being of our students and staff is of primary importance to our school system. Any situation that results in harm to a child is one we take with the highest level of urgency.
“This incident did not occur on school property or during school hours, and there is nothing to indicate that this is related to any on-campus activity. Therefore, this matter is under the jurisdiction of the Villa Rica Police Department.
“To protect the privacy of the student and her family, we are not able to share additional details at this time.
“We recognize that this loss is being felt deeply across our school community. A crisis team consisting of psychologists and counselors will be available at Mason Creek Middle School on Tuesday to help grieving students and staff and provide a space for care and support. The Douglas County School System and Mason Creek Middle School remain fully committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for every student in our care.”
Rest in peace, Jada West.
