Aged 12, she only wanted to protect her younger sister in the hallways of her school. Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa was ultimately killed during this altercation, struck in the head with a metal bottle. A video, described by the American press including the New York Post, shows students from Reseda Charder school in Los Angeles pushing and arguing, moments before the fatal blow on February 17.
Shortly after her attack, Khimberly was urgently taken to the hospital, where doctors discovered a severe brain hemorrhage. Despite respiratory assistance, multiple exams, and surgical interventions, the young girl was placed in an artificial coma and was found dead a few days later, on February 25.
As part of a homicide investigation, Los Angeles police confirmed on Thursday, April 2, the arrest of a minor. At this stage, the police have provided few details about the case. “This arrest represents a significant step towards justice, but it does not change the fundamental truth: this tragedy could have been entirely avoided,” said Khimberly’s family lawyer, Robert Glassman, in a statement relayed by CBS News.
Context: The article discusses the tragic death of a 12-year-old girl named Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa, who was killed in a school altercation.
Fact Check: The information in the article is accurate, detailing events surrounding the incident and subsequent investigation.
/2026/04/03/69cfde70f1c07564214524.jpg "Presidential Election 2027: One year before the deadline, the campaign accounts are already open")
