Douglas County school system speaks out after death Jada Westa 12-year-old child Mason Creek Middle School student She was killed after getting into a fight with another child after getting off the school bus. Villa Rica police are reviewing cellphone video of the incident to determine if charges are warranted.
On March 5, West allegedly got into an argument on a school bus that eventually escalated into a physical altercation near her home. One of West’s friends ran to her home and alerted her mother, who arrived at the scene.
The Mason Creek Middle School student was dropped off near her home. Cell phone video appears to show her arguing with another group of children.
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West then started fighting with another girl. West appeared to take a hard fall, and then she began to lose consciousness.
West was transferred from Tanner Medical Center to Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital, where he died. Her family is currently awaiting autopsy results.
West suffers from heart disease heart failure He died the next day.
Douglas County School System speaks out
The Douglas County school system has broken its silence following West’s death. Fox 5 Atlanta reported that the company expressed its condolences to the girl’s family, while noting that since the incident did not occur on school property, the matter will be under the jurisdiction of the Villa Rica Police Department.
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Read the full statement from the Douglas County School System:
“The Douglas County School System is deeply saddened by the death of a Mason Creek Middle School student. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to her family and loved ones during this difficult time. She will be remembered by her teachers, classmates and all who knew her.
The well-being of students and staff is critical to our school system. Any situation of harm to a child is our most urgent situation.
The incident did not occur on school property or during school hours, and there is no indication it was related to any campus event. Therefore, the matter falls under the jurisdiction of the Villarrica Police Department.
To protect the privacy of students and their families, we are unable to share additional details at this time.
We recognize that this loss is deeply felt by the entire school community. A crisis team of psychologists and counselors will be 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. “
