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Minor arrested in death of 12-year-old L.A. student hit by water bottle
- A juvenile has been arrested in the death of 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa after she was struck with a metal water bottle on campus.
- Khimberly sustained head injuries Feb. 17 during an altercation while defending her sister from bullies on campus.
- Khimberly underwent brain surgery after a medical emergency and died on February 25, prompting a wrongful-death claim against LAUSD.
- The LAPD is investigating the case as a homicide, while Khimberly’s family has filed a legal claim against LAUSD for failing to stop bullying.
- The district has declined to comment on ongoing litigation related to the family's wrongful-death claim.
- Khimberly’s family described her as aspiring to be a doctor with a bright future before the tragedy.
- Legal action alleges district failure to act on bullying reports and provide adequate supervision prior to the incident.
- The arrest information has not disclosed the arrestee’s age or gender publicly.
- Khimberly's death followed a medical emergency after brain surgery, culminating in her passing on February 25.
- The incident remains part of ongoing investigations and civil actions tied to school safety and bullying responses.
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