A 10-year-old boy lost his life after a fight with another child.
The tragic incident occurred at Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park in Merced, California, where ten-year-old Anthony Duran collapsed and died after an argument with another boy. According to his family, Duran was an active child who participated in many physical activities, including football, boxing, and basketball, and had no known health issues prior to his collapse on April 13.
The Merced Police Department responded to the incident and transported Duran to the hospital in critical condition. He passed away three days later. The police are investigating the incident and are in contact with the Merced County District Attorney’s office to determine whether there are grounds for charges to be filed.
The argument was caught on the trampoline park’s security camera, and 35 witnesses have given their statements to the police. The other child involved in the fight fled the scene, and the police have been in touch with his parents.
Duran’s family and friends have expressed frustration with the investigation, as they have not been able to review the security footage and believe that the police have not taken swift enough action.
In a bid to raise awareness about the incident and seek justice for Duran, his family and friends held a press conference outside the trampoline park wearing shirts that read “Justice for Anthony Duran” with his image on them. They want answers about what led to Duran’s death and are calling on the police to work harder.
As of Tuesday, the cause of Duran’s death is yet to be determined by the Merced County Coroner’s Office. The police department has not filed any charges related to the incident, and there has been no update from them about the case.
This incident has left the community in shock but they have rallied around Duran’s family to provide much-needed support and comfort.