VILLA RICA, Ga. — A Georgia community is grieving after a 12-year-old girl died days after a violent fight involving middle school students near a school bus stop, an incident that has sparked widespread concern and calls for accountability.
The victim, identified by family members as Jada West, died Sunday following the altercation that occurred Thursday in the Atlanta suburb of Villa Rica. The fight, which was captured on video and later shared by the family, has since circulated widely online and raised questions about bullying and student safety.
Family members say Jada had recently transferred to the school and had reportedly been dealing with bullying, though investigators are still working to determine exactly what led to the fight.
Fight Captured on Video Near School Bus Stop
According to the family, the altercation happened shortly after students got off a school bus. Video footage of the incident shows a group of teenagers arguing before the confrontation quickly turned physical…