On Nov. 13, a 16-year-old student at Regis High School on Manhattan's Upper East Side died after sustaining injuries consistent with a fall from an elevated position. Officers arrived at about 9:29 a.m.; the teen was taken to NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and later pronounced dead. The NYPD says the investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made. Regis called the incident "an unimaginable tragedy" and is offering counseling and pastoral support to students and families.
16-Year-Old Student Dies After Fall Outside Regis High School on Manhattan’s Upper East Side
On Nov. 13, a 16-year-old student at Regis High School on Manhattan's Upper East Side died after sustaining injuries consistent with a fall from an elevated position. Officers arrived at about 9:29 a.m.; the teen was taken to NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and later pronounced dead. The NYPD says the investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made. Regis called the incident "an unimaginable tragedy" and is offering counseling and pastoral support to students and families.
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16-Year-Old Student Dies After Fall Outside Regis High School
A 16-year-old student died after falling outside Regis High School, a tuition-free, merit-based Catholic boys' school on Manhattan's Upper East Side, on Nov. 13. According to the New York Police Department, officers responded to an emergency call at about 9:29 a.m. and found the teenager with injuries consistent with having fallen from an elevated position.
The student was transported to NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. The NYPD said an investigation into the circumstances is ongoing and that no arrests have been made. Authorities have not released the student’s name pending family notification and further inquiry.
Regis released a statement calling the event "an unimaginable tragedy," writing, "It is with heavy hearts that we write that one of our students tragically lost his life." The school added, "We are deeply saddened by his loss, and we pray that the Lord welcomes him into eternal rest and comforts his family."
The school said counselors and campus ministers will be available to any student or parent in need of support. Regis is known for offering tuition-free education to students selected on a merit basis and for giving special consideration to families with financial need.
Update: Authorities continue to investigate the fall to determine how the injuries occurred. We will update this story as new information becomes available.