A Missouri high school community is grieving after a 15-year-old student died from injuries suffered in an unusual classroom accident involving a pair of scissors.
Jeffery Chandler, a student at University City High School near St. Louis, was injured October 5 and remained hospitalized for eight days before dying Tuesday, October 13.
The circumstances surrounding the accident have not been fully disclosed, but police say there is no evidence of foul play.
According to the School District of University City, Chandler suffered a puncture wound to his upper chest while attending class.
School personnel immediately responded to the emergency, with the lead nurse assisting the teenager before paramedics arrived and transported him to a nearby hospital.
The incident prompted officials to place the school on lockdown while emergency crews handled the situation.
Although Chandler received medical treatment, his injuries ultimately proved fatal.
School administrators and the University City Police Department confirmed his death in a joint statement, expressing their condolences to his family and classmates.
“We are heartbroken to confirm that the student passed away from his injuries today,” officials said.
The tragedy has
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