On August 22, 2024, at around 9:51 a.m., Normal Police Department officers responded to a medical emergency involving a student at Normal Community West High School, located at 501 N. Parkside Road.
A School Resource Officer on site helped school staff assist the student, a 15-year-old female, before the Normal Fire Department arrived and took over medical care. Despite their efforts, the student was pronounced deceased at a local hospital.
The McLean County Coroner’s Office and Normal Police are investigating the incident, with more information expected to be released later.