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Minor arrested in death of 12-year-old L.A. student hit by water bottle
Police say the arrest follows a homicide investigation after the girl died from head injuries in an alleged bullying incident.
- On Thursday, the Los Angeles Police Department arrested a juvenile for murder in connection with the death of 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa at Reseda Charter High School.
- Struck in the head with a metal water bottle while protecting her sister on Feb 17, Khimberly suffered a catastrophic medical emergency three days later and died at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital on Feb 25 following brain surgery.
- In March, the Zavaleta family filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging officials failed to investigate reports of bullying targeting Khimberly and her sister.
- Attorney Robert Glassman of Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP stated the arrest is an "important step toward accountability," but the "tragedy was entirely preventable" due to failures in student protection.
- The LAPD is investigating the death as a homicide while The District stated it is cooperating with law enforcement and remains "deeply saddened" by the incident.
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The Independent (US)12-year-old arrested in death of student hit with water bottle in alleged bullying
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