Knox MacEwen, a 14-year-old student at Western High School in Davie, Florida, died on Saturday after suffering a cardiac arrest during a high school 5K race.
He was a member of the school’s Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program.
According to NBC Miami, Knox MacEwen participated in a 5K held by the program.
However, after the race he suffered from cardiac arrest.
He was transported to Memorial Hospital Miramar where he was later pronounced dead.
School principal Jimmy Arrojo sent a message to students, families, and staff informing them of MacEwen’s death.
He expressed his condolences to the family and loved ones of the student, as well as to his teachers and classmates.
“I am saddened to share tragic news impacting our Wildcat community. One of our JROTC students passed away this morning after being transported to the hospital,” Jimmy Arrojo — the school’s principal — said in a message to students, families and staff, per the outlet. I want to offer my deepest condolences to his family and loved ones, teachers, and classmates as they mourn this great loss.”
He continued, “I ask our Wildcat community to rally around the family in prayer and support during this time of deep sorrow. Please know that grief counselors will be available on campus this week to meet with anyone needing assistance or support.”