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Child Arrested for Murder of Bullying Victim Khimberly Chuquipa

4/3/2026

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A child has been arrested for the murder of 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa.
Khimberly died on February 25 after a brain hemorrhage and coma from a metal water bottle strike at a Reseda school on February 17.
Her family says school officials ignored ongoing bullying, contributing to the tragedy.
Attorney Robert Glassman described the arrest as a step toward accountability.
Khimberly's mother expressed deep sorrow over her daughter's death.

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Story summary

A child has been arrested for the murder of 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa.
Khimberly died on February 25 after a brain hemorrhage and coma from a metal water bottle strike at a Reseda school on February 17.
Her family says school officials ignored ongoing bullying, contributing to the tragedy.
Attorney Robert Glassman described the arrest as a step toward accountability.
Khimberly's mother expressed deep sorrow over her daughter's death.