Overview
- Jada West, 12, died days after collapsing following a March 5 fight near her home in Villa Rica that occurred after students got off a school bus.
- Shaquille O'Neal is partnering with Henry County Sheriff Reginald B. Scandrett and Douglas County Sheriff Tim Pounds to cover the family's funeral expenses.
- Attorneys for West's family allege prior bullying and are pressing for a full investigation, including why the other student was on that bus route and whether the driver could have intervened.
- The Douglas County School System says the altercation happened off campus and outside school hours and has made counseling available to students and staff.
- Video of the fight has circulated widely on social media, intensifying public attention and calls for accountability.