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In a press release Saturday, Edmonton police said the teenager died at the hospital on Friday
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April 16, 2022 • 1 hour ago • 3 minutes reading • 5 comments Darrell Robertson. The superintendent of public schools in Edmonton spoke to the media about the death of a student at McNally High School on Saturday, April 16, 2022 in Edmonton. Photo by Greg Southam / Postmedia
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Murder detectives in Edmonton are investigating after a 16-year-old boy died after a reported attack on McNally High School last week.
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On Friday, April 8, at about 2:44 p.m., the Edmonton Police Department (EPS) received reports of an assault outside the high school that sent a teenage man to the hospital in critical condition.
In a press release Saturday, Edmonton police said the teen died at a hospital on Friday and that the EPS homicide unit has since launched an investigation. Police said a number of young suspects have been identified since then.
“On behalf of the Edmonton Police Department, I would like to thank the community for helping us through this complex investigation,” said a sergeant in the EPS homicide unit. Colin Leathom said in a press release. “This tragedy has affected so many people, but this is not a time for anger or hatred – this is a time to grieve and heal as a community.
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“Our crime and trauma support team is working with the Edmonton Public Schools Board to offer support to anyone affected.
The autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday next week.
Police are investigating the scene in front of McNally High School near the bus stop on Friday, April 8, 2022 in Edmonton. A witness saw a young man being taken on a stretcher while his chest was compressed. Photo by Greg Southam / Postmedia Police are investigating the scene in front of McNally High School near the bus stop on Friday, April 8, 2022 in Edmonton. A witness saw a young man being taken on a stretcher while his chest was compressed. Photo by Greg Southam / Postmedia
“Our hearts are certainly with them”
Darrell Robertson, head of public schools in Edmonton, offered his condolences to the family of the McNally High School student during the media coverage on Saturday afternoon.
“Our hearts are certainly with them, with our McNally school community, with our students, our staff and everyone affected by what is truly unimaginable,” Robertson said.
“I know there will be a lot of people looking for answers to find out what happened, and the reality is that whatever answers we find in the coming days and weeks will be far from our expectations. Now must be the time to come together as a community and begin healing. ”
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Robertson said McNally High School staff were shocked and emotional. He said the department is there to support staff and knows they play a big role in supporting students.
“I want parents to know that our schools are amazing places and we are working very hard to ensure the success of our children, and that includes their safety and that will not change – we will continue to give 100 percent to 107,000 students.” which we welcome through the doors of our buildings every day, “he said.
Robertson said the department has a crisis team that was at the school and will continue to be available next week to help students and staff deal with the incident.
He added that safety is “paramount” for all division schools and teachers and staff who work hard to connect students in a positive way with the school community through athletics, clubs and other after-school activities.
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“I think we need to keep doing more of the same thing,” Robertson said. “The way to support our children is by making them feel part of our community, and we’re working so hard to make that happen.”
Robertson expressed his gratitude to EPS and Chief of Police Dale McPhee during the trial.
Alberta’s education minister, Adriana Lagrange, said on Twitter that she was “heartbroken” to learn of the student’s death.
“I join the school authorities in Alberta as we mourn this student’s family, friends and school community,” Lagrange said.
She said public schools in Edmonton will have additional support for mental health and crisis situations, which will be available to students and staff when the school resumes on Wednesday.
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