School employee dies after being kicked in the chest by 14-year-old student

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A staff members in a residential medical school in Massachusetts He died after being kicked in the chest by a student.

The alleged incident occurred on Wednesday night when 53-year-old Amy Morrell was working with fellow staff members to restrain a 14-year-old student at Meadridge Academy. swansea Who attempted to leave his dorm building without permission, officials said.

Authorities said Morell collapsed after being kicked in the chest by the student. cbs bostonThe staff then began CPR and called 911. Morrell was taken to hospital overnight and was pronounced dead on Thursday afternoon.

The student’s name has not been released, but she now faces charges, the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office tells CBS Boston.

“Based on the preliminary investigation, the juvenile was charged with assault and battery causing serious bodily injury and was arraigned in Fall River Juvenile Court this morning,” the district attorney’s office said Thursday.

Amy Morrell was attempting to stop a student who tried to leave the school's dormitory building without permission

Amy Morrell was attempting to stop a student who tried to leave the school’s dormitory building without permission ,Facebook,

A spokesperson for Meadowridge Academy said the school community is “deeply saddened by the passing of direct care staff member Amy Morrell.”

“We offer our heartfelt condolences to Amy’s family at this difficult time,” the spokesperson said. Independent“Support services and resources are available to assist students and staff as we mourn this tragic loss.”

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Morrell family friend Andrew Ferruche told the local outlet wcvb The incident was a “terrible accident”.

“You get into a terrible fight, you don’t think you’re going to kill someone and they’re going to die right there — especially if you’re a kid,” Ferrucci said. “So, that kid’s life is probably ruined. His life is gone. It’s just a sad situation.”

Meadowbridge Academy is a “therapeutic residential school that provides comprehensive treatment to youth and young adults with mental health problems, behavioral difficulties, and complex trauma histories,” according to websiteIt is located about 50 miles south of Boston.

Independent The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office has been contacted for comment.

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