BRUNSWICK, Ohio — The Brunswick City School District is mourning the loss of a Brunswick High School student that passed away on Friday night.
Warren Police officials confirmed to 3News Mye'Zavier Cannady was shot and killed in Trumbull County.
3News' Emma Henderson attended a memorial service where classmates came together to remember the 16-year-old student on Saturday afternoon.
Below is the full message that Superintendent Jason Niedermeyer sent to Brunswick City School District families
"Yesterday evening, the Brunswick City School District was notified about the tragic death of one of our high school students. Please know that we have a well-trained crisis response team in place, and they will be working to ensure our students and staff have a support network to help them navigate this loss. This team will be available for students and staff on Monday in the Student Center. Loss of any type within our community can cause emotional and behavioral responses. As a result, please encourage your student to reach out if they need someone to talk with during this difficult time.
Brunswick is an incredible community. The tragic loss of one of our students will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on our students, families, and staff. Every student in our district is a valued, cherished member of our BCSD family. Our hearts are heavy for the loved ones who mourn.
Please keep the loved ones of this student in your thoughts and prayers."
At this time, no other information has been released. 3News is working to gather more details and will update this story when they become available.
EDITOR'S NOTE: An earlier version of this story stated that Mye'Zavier Cannady was 17 years old, based on information from police. Authorities have since clarified that Mye'Zavier was, in fact, 16, and the story has been updated.
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