Mass. school mourning staff member who died after being kicked by student
‘Tragic loss’: Mass mourning of school staff member who died after being kicked by student
While his family and friends mourn his sudden death, the investigation continues. Staff at a Massachusetts school fainted and died during a physical altercation with a teenage student.
fatal argument Held at Meadowridge AcademyA therapeutic residential school for teenagers and young adults at 664 Stevens Street in Swansea shortly before 7pm on Wednesday, according to the Bristol District Attorney’s Office.
The prosecutor’s office said school staff tried to restrain a 14-year-old girl who was trying to leave the dormitory without permission when staff member Amy Morrell, 53, was kicked in the chest.
Morrell, who lived in Riverside, Rhode Island, collapsed after the shooting and was rushed to a local hospital; He was pronounced dead here on Thursday afternoon.
On Friday, a family friend shared photos of Morrell with Boston 25 News reporter Drew Karedes. Loved ones say they are still processing Morrell’s devastating loss.
Amy Morrell
“It was just family,” family friend Andrew Ferruche said. “He was always there when I needed him most.”
He said those closest to Morrell knew her by her maiden name, Blanchette.
“He’s a great person and very, very funny too.”
The student, whose name was not released due to his age, was arraigned Thursday in Fall River Juvenile Court on charges of assault and battery causing serious bodily injury.
In a statement released Friday afternoon, Meadowridge Academy called Morrell’s death a “tragic loss” for the school community.
“The Meadowridge Academy community is deeply saddened by the passing of direct care staff member Amy Morrell,” a school spokesperson told Boston 25. “We offer our sincere condolences to Amy’s family during this difficult time. Support services and resources are available to assist students and staff as they grieve this tragic loss.”
Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the DA’s office are assisting Swansea police in the investigation.
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