Bernal Middle School Student Killed -

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.

A shadow of grief fell over Bernal Middle School on Thursday as officials confirmed the death of an 8th grade student following a morning commute accident just blocks from campus. Bernal Middle School Student Killed

The suspect remains at large. Police have released a grainy image from a nearby gas station camera showing a vehicle with front-end damage. A reward of $10,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest. Inside the school, crisis counselors lined the hallways

“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.” A shadow of grief fell over Bernal Middle

Police are asking anyone with dashboard camera footage from the area between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m. to come forward.

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