Shocking twist in water bottle death of 12-year-old outrages parents as cause of death revealed
A recent ruling has determined that the death of 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa was due to natural causes rather than homicide. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner revealed that she had a cerebral arteriovenous malformation, a condition that can lead to sudden brain hemorrhages. This finding has sparked outrage among her family and the community, who believe the circumstances surrounding her death were ignored.
- ▪Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa died after being struck in the head with a metal water bottle during a bullying incident.
- ▪The medical examiner concluded her death was caused by a pre-existing medical condition, not the altercation.
- ▪Her family is pursuing legal action against the Los Angeles Unified School District for allegedly ignoring bullying reports.
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Metro Shocking twist in water bottle death of 12-year-old outrages parents as cause of death revealed By Daniel Farr Published May 20, 2026, 9:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A startling new ruling has upended the case of a 12-year-old Reseda Charter High School student who died days after being struck in the head with a metal water bottle during a bullying-related altercation. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner announced Tuesday that the death of Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa was due to natural causes, not homicide, despite an LAPD murder arrest made earlier this year. 4 Khimberly was only 12 years old.
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