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7-Year-Old's Natural Death at School Ruled Aneurysm
25 Nov
Summary
- A 7-year-old boy died from a ruptured cerebral artery aneurysm.
- The Hennepin County Medical Examiner ruled the death natural.
- The medical emergency occurred at Westwood Elementary School.
The cause of death for a 7-year-old Somali boy who suffered a medical emergency at his elementary school has been determined. Abdinasir Maow Gedi, of St. Cloud, Minnesota, passed away due to a ruptured cerebral artery aneurysm, as stated in a report from the Hennepin County Medical Examiner. This manner of death was classified as natural.
The incident occurred at Westwood Elementary School on September 16, when authorities responded to a report of a student not breathing. CPR was administered before Abdinasir was transported to the hospital, where he later died on September 20. Initial investigations by law enforcement found no indication of foul play.
The St. Cloud Area School District confirmed the student's death, expressing sadness and offering support to students and staff. The district conducted a review of its response and cooperated with law enforcement. Abdinasir's death has deeply impacted his family and the local Somali community, who have sought answers regarding the tragic event.
