Student Killed - Bernal Middle School

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The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as , 13, of [Neighborhood Name] . Deputies responded to the intersection of [Street Name] and [Cross Street] at approximately 7:45 a.m. after reports of a pedestrian hit-and-run. Bernal Middle School Student Killed

“He always held the door for everyone,” said best friend , fighting back tears. “It doesn’t make sense. He was just trying to get to first period.” This is a developing story

Inside the school, crisis counselors lined the hallways. Students huddled in groups, many wearing ribbons tied around their wrists. The morning announcements, which usually begin with a joke, were replaced by a single chime and a moment of silence. If you need a different tone (e

The school district has canceled all after-school activities for the remainder of the week. A memorial of candles, handwritten notes, and several cans of food (a nod to his volunteer work) has grown along the fence near the school’s entrance.