FRESNO, Calif. — A Fresno 14-year-old high school student died Monday after collapsing during a physical education class, according to a spokesperson for Fresno Unified School District.<\/p>\n
The Fresno High School student has been identified as Daniel Padilla Jr.<\/p>\n
Fresno Unified officials say the incident happened when Padilla Jr. collapsed during a physical education class while playing basketball.<\/p>\n
First responders were called to the campus and he was taken to a hospital, where he later died.<\/p>\n
Students on campus said they were stunned by the emergency and devastated to learn their classmate did not survive.<\/p>\n
One student described seeing emergency crews arrive shortly after the medical call was made.<\/p>\n
“I am going to think about it a lot ’cause it could happen to anyone else,” said Giovanni, a Fresno High junior.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the district said, “Our hearts are with the student’s family, friends, and school community during this incredibly difficult time.”<\/p>\n
Neighbors also expressed shock at the news and said their hearts went out to the family grieving the loss of their child.<\/p>\n
No additional information has been released by the district.<\/p>\n
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