Columbus High student dies of unknown causes
A 17-year-old Columbus High School student died at her home Friday of unknown causes, said Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan.
Annie Holland stayed home from school Friday complaining of cramps and vomiting, Bryan said. Her mother went to the store to get something for the girl, came home and found her daughter collapsed on the floor.
The teen was pronounced dead at 5:05 p.m.
“There was no foul play involved,” Bryan said.
The body has been sent to Atlanta for an autopsy and toxicology testing, Bryan said.
“Columbus High School’s first priority, as always, is the staff and the students,” said Valerie Fuller, Muscogee County School District’s communications director. “As standard procedure in the district, a Crisis Response Team is present on campus today to help with faculty and students who are grieving.”
Fuller said the school isn’t providing media interviews and asked that people respect the family’s privacy.
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This story was originally published December 5, 2016 at 8:38 AM with the headline "Columbus High student dies of unknown causes."