A 13-year-old girl has died after falling approximately 25-feet through the attic floor of an after-school program, police said.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 1:13PMA 13-year-old girl has died after falling approximately 25 feet through the attic floor at an after-school program, police said. The Pueblo Police Department in Colorado said it received a call on Friday evening at approximately 7 p.
m. from somebody at the Rocky Mountain SER after-school head start program, according toWhen they arrived, officers said they found a 13-year-old -- later identified as Joeylin Kenley McDonald by her family -- dead at the scene, according toWhile it is currently unclear what led up to her fall, the Pueblo Police Department said it is investigating the incident and it has not determined whether this is a criminal matter. She was with a group of other children when it happened, according to"Joeylin was the brightest soul in the world," said McDonald's aunt, Caitlyn Valdez, in a statement obtained by KRDO. "She is smart, headstrong, beautiful, sassy, sweet, caring and one hell of a hard worker. ... Mourning the loss of such a beautiful soul will be a daily task for the rest of our lives. Joeylin is one of a kind and will never be forgotten." The after-school program also released a statement following McDonald's death, saying her death is a "tragic loss within our community." "Joeylin was a bright and beloved light in our community, and her sudden passing is a devastating blow to all who knew and loved her," Rocky Mountain SER said in a statement. "While the exact circumstances of this tragedy remain under investigation, we ask the Pueblo community and beyond to join us in lifting in loving support and deep prayer for Joeylin, her family, friends, and all who are grieving during this unimaginable time."The investigation is currently ongoing.
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13-year-old dies after falling through attic floor at after-school programA 13-year-old girl has died after falling approximately 25-feet through the attic floor of an after-school program, police said.
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13-year-old dies after falling through attic floor at after-school programA 13-year-old girl has died after falling approximately 25-feet through the attic floor of an after-school program, police said.
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