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A 53-year-old member of a Massachusetts school has died after being punched in the chest by a 14-year-old student during an incident inside the Bristol County Attorney’s office.
The district attorney’s office confirmed to FOX News Digital that on Wednesday at 6:55 pm, a 14-year-old student tried to leave his dorm building in Swansea, Massachusetts, without permission.
As employees, including 53-year-old Amy Morrell, and other employees intervened to stop her, the student allegedly kicked Morell in the chest.
A staffer who came down and worked immediately performed CPR and called 911, the DA’s Office said. Swansea Emi took him to hospital, where he spent the night in critical condition. The next afternoon, Morreell was pronounced dead. Authorities have not released an official cause of death.
Meadowridge Academy Member Amy Morell died after a 14-year-old student allegedly kicked her in the chest. (Amy Morrell/Facebook)
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A 14-year-old student is charged with assault and battery causing grievous bodily harm and death on Thursday at the Falm Juvenile Court. The investigation is being handled by the Swansea Police and Massachusetts State Police and the Bristol County DA’s office.
According to Meadowridge Academy, the school is a residential treatment school in Swansea that serves young people aged 12 to 21 with behavioral, mental or pain-related challenges. It is located about 50 miles south of Boston.
A Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office is investigating the death of Amy Morell. (John Tlumacki / The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
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A spokesperson for Meadowridge Academy told FOX News Digital that the community is “deeply saddened” by Morell’s passing, and that support services are being made available to both students and staff.
“Our condolences go out to Amy’s family at this difficult time,” they said.
Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III speaks during a press conference held on July 22, 2025, at the Bristol County Attorney’s Office. (David L. Ryan / The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
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Friends and family described Morryll as very dedicated to his role, someone who ‘loves his job.’
“It never crossed my mind. Never thought about it. I couldn’t believe it when I got the call today,” Andrew Ferruche told WCVB-TV.
