Child killed after large digital screen topples at Florida elementary school
A five-year-old boy died when a heavy digital display fell on him at Riviera Elementary School in Palm Bay, Florida.
At Riviera Elementary School in Palm Bay, Florida, a large digital screen weighing about 54 kilograms fell onto five-year-old Bellamy Dawkins-Morris, causing fatal injuries. School staff promptly alerted emergency responders and performed lifesaving first aid, yet Bellamy could not be saved at the hospital. His family, represented by great-aunt Miriam Rodriguez, questions whether the screen was properly secured and whether adequate supervision was provided for a child with autism.
Police are treating the incident as an accident while the investigation continues. School superintendent Mark Rendell expressed deep sorrow and offered crisis counseling to students and staff.
Why it matters
The tragedy raises concerns about school safety standards and supervision of vulnerable children.
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