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14-Year-Old Dies at Mexico City Secondary School as Authorities Cite Suspected Cardiopathy

Investigators opened a case with the autopsy pending.

Overview

  • The student, identified by local outlets as Diego Omar, collapsed during class around 8:10 a.m., and CRUM medics confirmed death at the scene.
  • The SSC reported a presumed cardiopathy as the cause and notified the Public Ministry, which contacted the student's mother and school officials.
  • FGJCDMX opened an investigation and forensic teams carried out on-site procedures, with the legal autopsy pending to establish the definitive cause.
  • AEFCM and SEP suspended classes for the day and announced psychological support as parents gathered outside the Santa Martha Acatitla campus.
  • Authorities said there was no evidence of gunfire inside the school following circulating rumors, and some reports indicate the teen had a prior heart condition.