Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Mourns Death Of Teen

CAMBRIDGE, MA — The 15-year-old girl who died after she was assaulted Sunday night attended Cambridge Ringe And Latin. The principal issued a statement Tuesday about the tragedy.

"Our community is devastated to learn that one of our students has passed away following an incident on Sunday night. Words cannot express the depth of our sorrow for this loss," said Principal Smith.

"CRLS administrators and staff have been reaching out personally to those affected by this tragedy, and grief counseling has been available at the high school today and will be again tomorrow," Smith said.

The Department of Human Services Programs (DHSP) are offering additional support to members of the community, particularly to Cambridge youth Monday night.

What happened? Read more here>> 15-year-old girl dies after being shoved

Cambridge Youth Programs will be remembering her and providing safe and comforting space tonight, primarily focused on teens, but open to all between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM at both the Moore Youth Center and Frisoli Youth Center. Staff and friends will be there for support, and grief counselors will be available to talk to those in need. Moore Youth Center - 12 Gilmore Street - (617)349-6273 Frisoli Youth Center - 61 Willow Street - (617)349-6312

Then on Wednesday, July 25, counselors will be onsite at the high school for a second day, offering support for students from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and offering support to staff from 10:30-11:30 a.m., according to a statement

"During difficult times such as this, we partner with numerous agencies and organizations to support our community. I would like to express our appreciation to Cambridge Police and Emergency Responders for their support and sensitive communication with our schools and community. We also wish to express thanks to the District Attorney’s office as they continue the ongoing investigation," the principal wrote.

The mayor told reporters the city was mourning as well.

"We're all feeling this very deeply," he said.

What happened? Read more here>> 15-year-old girl dies after being shoved

Police are still investigating the incident on Cambridge Street, and are attempting to locate and identify any witnesses to the incident including information concerning the identity of a person seen in the area on a bicycle.

Members of the public with information they believe will be helpful may contact Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office at (781) 897-6600. Tips can be left anonymously or contact Cambridge Police at (617) 349-3300. You can also provide information anonymously by calling the Cambridge Police Tip Hotline at (617) 349-3359 and leave a message.

Anonymous tips may also be sent via the Cambridge Police MyPD mobile app or via text message to 847411. Begin your text with TIP650 and then type your message.

To send anonymous tips via e-mail, please visit www.cambridgepolice.org/tips.

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