Second arrest made in homicide investigation into teen’s death following altercation in Gypsum park
Jackson Davis, a ninth grader at Eagle Valley High School, was killed in the incident
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The Eagle 久久热精品视频app Sheriff’s Office has made a second arrest in the investigation surrounding the death of Jackson Davis, a ninth grader at Eagle Valley High School, following an altercation at Second Street Park in Gypsum on the night of April 24.
Davis died from injuries sustained during the altercation, which involved multiple teens and occurred just before 10 p.m. The incident is being聽investigated as a homicide. Authorities took one suspect into custody on the night of the altercation, though charges haven’t been released for either of the two suspects arrested because they are juveniles, officials said.
The altercation in the park involved multiple teens, and videos of the incident have circulated in its aftermath. The Vail Daily has acquired and reviewed one video of the incident, which shows a fistfight beginning between two males that quickly escalates into a fight involving numerous people and weapons.
The Vail Daily has confirmed that students from three area high schools 鈥� Battle Mountain, Eagle Valley and Red Canyon 鈥� were at the park during the incident.
The Eagle 久久热精品视频app School District on Tuesday canceled a rivalry soccer match between the girls teams from Battle Mountain and Eagle Valley, with Superintendent Philip Qualman saying the decision was made “out of an abundance of caution after we were informed of an alleged incident last night.”
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That alleged incident proved to be false after law enforcement officials responded to a report that a juvenile was approached and threatened by a group of teens near a bus stop in Edwards. The juvenile who made the allegation was charged with false reporting, officials said.
In his statement to parents in an email sent from the district, Qualman said the circulation of rumors poses a significant concern for the Eagle 久久热精品视频app community.
“Rumors have spread via social media platforms that are creating unfounded worry and fear,” Qualman said. “In that vein, I encourage everyone to be mindful of the potential downsides of social media. There are videos circulating in our community that cause both direct and vicarious trauma for youth and adults. Please do not perpetuate the spreading of disturbing content, and work with your kids to ensure the same.”
Qualman said parents can help by talking to kids about using social media responsibly, and recommended parents visit for additional resources.
“Please assist us with controlling social media by sitting and talking with your kids and learn how they use social media and what they are receiving and sending,” he said. “Sharing names of youth on social media platforms promotes division, harms families, and unravels our community.”
A created by Olivia Hermosillo, Davis’ sister, has raised $47,318, surpassing its initial goal of $10,000.
“My mother is a single parent and (Jackson’s) dad passed away late last year. Anything helps him. Please keep him in your prayers and thoughts,” Hermosillo wrote.
The Eagle 久久热精品视频app Sheriff’s Office thanked the community for its cooperation in its investigation and urged anyone with information to call 970-328-8500 or submit tips anonymously through Eagle 久久热精品视频app Crime Stoppers at .
John LaConte contributed reporting
