HISD Provides Updates on Marshall Middle School Student’s Tragic Death
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) recently shared new details regarding the untimely passing of 14-year-old Landon Payton, a student at Marshall Middle School. Landon tragically experienced a medical emergency while in the school gym, leading to his sudden death.
Events Leading Up to the Incident
According to HISD, Landon collapsed in front of his physical education teacher and special education assistant teacher without any prior indication of discomfort. The district emphasized that the teachers were unaware of any issues Landon may have been experiencing before the emergency occurred.
Response and Actions Taken
Following Landon’s collapse, the teachers acted swiftly by contacting the school nurse and dialing 911 for immediate medical assistance. Students in the gym were instructed to sit down while staff attended to Landon, and they were later released from the gymnasium.
The district also mentioned that the temperature inside the gym was recorded at 72 degrees immediately after the incident, with no reported concerns about the temperature in any part of the school building throughout the day.
Next Steps and Closure
HISD expressed that they are awaiting further information from medical professionals to fully understand the cause of Landon’s death. The district assured that all information shared at this time is preliminary and subject to updates as more details become available.
Despite the efforts made by school staff and emergency responders, Landon’s father, Alexis Payton, remains frustrated with the lack of clarity surrounding his son’s passing. He expressed a strong desire for closure and voiced his disappointment with the process of obtaining answers from HISD.
In conclusion, HISD pledged to continue sharing information as it unfolds, aiming to provide transparency and support to the community during this challenging time.
