Elementary Student’s Death in Albany Believed to Be Linked to Social Media Challenge: Report

Elementary student’s death in Albany believed to be linked to social media challenge: Report

The death of an elementary school student in Albany over the weekend is believed to be connected to a social media challenge, according to reports. Police officers responded to the girl’s home just before 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, where she was found unresponsive, CBS6 Albany reported.

Social media challenges and the dangerous impact on youth

The usage of social media trends and challenges by youth has become dangerous and, in some cases, fatal.