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12-year-old arrested in death of classmate who was hit in the head by a metal water bottle

OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press
Apr 4, 2026
11 hrs ago

Los Angeles Student Death — This undated photo provided by the family's attorneys in April 2026 shows Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa, 12, who died on Feb. 25 from injuries she sustained in an alleged bullying incident at Reseda Charter High School in Los Angeles.
Ravipudi LLP

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A 12-year-old was arrested in connection with the death of a classmate who was hit in the head with a metal water bottle during an alleged bullying incident at a Los Angeles school, authorities said Friday.

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