Student arrested in connection to death of 15-year-old girl who passed out at Dunwoody High School

DUNWOODY, Ga. — An arrest has been made in connection with a 15-year-old girl who died after a medical emergency at Dunwoody High School on Monday.

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On Monday evening, Channel 2′s Michael Seiden spoke with Pamela Dieguez via Zoom who confirmed that her sister, Mia, 15, was rushed to a hospital after suffering a medical emergency during the school day.

“They (school officials) told me that she went to the restroom and when she came back to the classroom, she put her head on her desk and the next thing they knew she was on the floor,” Dieguez said.

Dieguez explained to Channel 2 Action News that she recently learned that her sister had been buying Percocet from an unidentified classmate.

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Police did not identify the person who was arrested because he is a juvenile. He’s been charged with involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct.

Family of Dunwoody student who died after medical emergency is waiting for answers

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