Deadly School Bus Fight Claims Life Of GA Girl, 12

Updated 2:09 p.m.

VILLA RICA, GA — A 12-year-old girl is dead following a recent school bus fight with another student that resulted in possible brain trauma in Douglas County, the family and several media reports say.

The off-campus fight between Mason Creek Middle School student Jada West and another female student occurred around 5 p.m. Thursday in a subdivision at Reflective Waters Drive, Villa Rica Police told Patch.

"We are working in conjunction with the Douglas County District Attorney's Office on the case and as of yet no charges have been filed," police said Tuesday.

They did not identify West; however, her family named her in news reports and on social media. The fight has gained national attention.

An official cause of death has not been released.

Rashunda McClendon, West's mother, told WAGA-TV her daughter faced bullying.

West, who was new to the neighborhood where the fight took place, had been having trouble with the other girl since moving into the area, according to De'Quala McClendon, who identified herself as West's aunt on Facebook.

She said the incident began at the school and escalated to an argument on the school bus.

During the fight, a student ran to West's home to tell her mother what was happening; and, Rashunda McClendon reportedly said that is when she ran to the scene and found her daughter on the ground.

"She wasn't breathing," Rashunda McClendon told the news outlet.

Reportedly, West was ultimately taken to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Scottish Rite Hospital, where she died Sunday.

De'Quala McClendon on Saturday wrote, in part:

"now hear me clear of why this video is important to share because it may seem like a normal fight but before my niece could make it home her heart stopped and now she’s laying in the hospital possible brain dead with the outcome that she may not make it. ... we want justice we want exposure we want resolution and we want change ... we are broken by this someone who never been in trouble or a fight but stood her ground against a bully ... we need her name known Jada West is her name she is only 12 she’s a good kid she need all of us to stand for her we need answers ..."

On Sunday, she wrote that West gained her "spiritual crown." She later added a GoFundMe will be established when the family is ready.

"you was beautiful you was different from a lot of kids and they didn’t understand that you always had your crown."

De'Quala McClendon

The girl accused of being involved in the fight with West does not live in the neighborhood, WAGA-TV reported. It is unknown if she will face any consequences.

Douglas County Schools on Monday released the following statement to media, in part:

The Douglas County School System is deeply saddened by the passing of a student at Mason Creek Middle School. We extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to her family and loved ones during this difficult time. She will be remembered by her teachers, her classmates, and all who knew her. The well-being of our students and staff is of primary importance to our school system. Any situation that results in harm to a child is one we take with the highest level of urgency. This incident did not occur on school property or during school hours, and there is nothing to indicate that this is related to any on-campus activity. Therefore, this matter is under the jurisdiction of the Villa Rica Police Department."