High school student was sent back to class after being hit in the head in a fight. Hours later, he was dead
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Emmanuel Emeka, 17, died hours after being hit on the head by another student in Lexington, Kentucky The school district has told the family that no fight was reported, but Emmanuel’s family and friends now want answers. It don’t feel the same any more.” The fight had broken out at the high school, with Emmanuel somehow involved, witnesses said. open image in gallery Emmanuel’s mother and siblings are seeking answers over his death last week The Fayette County Public School District told The Independent that it had been in “constant contact” with the family. “On behalf of the superintendent and entire FCPS family, our sincere condolences.” As family and friends sat together on Mother’s Day without him, Emmanuel was described as an honest person with a big heart.