No Criminal Violations in Death of 9-Year-Old Girl at Arizona School, Sheriff’s Office Concludes

The girl was killed when a heavy gate she was helping to close at Centennial Elementary School fell on her.

The 9-year-old girl died on November 17 after being struck by a heavy metal gate at Centennial Elementary School in Tucson, Arizona.
The girl was helping to close the gate at the end of the school day when it disconnected from its support and fell on her.
Deputies and paramedics tried to revive the girl at the scene, but she was later pronounced dead at a hospital.
The Pima County sheriff’s office concluded its investigation, finding no evidence of any criminal violations.
The Flowing Wells Unified School District expressed grief over the tragic event and has arranged for counselors to support students and staff.