12-year-old arrested in death of a classmate who was hit in the head by a metal water bottle
By Olga G. Rodriguez - Associated Press - Friday, April 3, 2026
A 12-year-old has been arrested in connection with the death of a classmate who was hit in the head with a metal water bottle during an alleged bullying incident at a Los Angeles school, authorities said Friday.
The juvenile, whose age and gender have not been made public, was arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday, Los Angeles Police Officer Charles Miller said. The arrest stems from the Feb. 25 death of 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office, which will be responsible for filing charges, said Friday that the case was under investigation.
Miller said that he couldn’t release any other information because both the victim and the suspect are juveniles. Khimberly’s family says she was struck in the head on Feb. 17 during a bullying incident at Reseda Charter High School, which also includes a middle school.
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