Tragic Death of Teen Who Jumped from Newtown Bridge

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Tragic Death of Teen Who Jumped from Newtown Bridge
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A 17-year-old boy has died from injuries sustained after jumping from a bridge in Newtown, Connecticut. The teen had been with a group of youths entering the water when he went under and did not resurface. Newtown police officers located and recovered him from under the water, initiating life-saving measures before transporting him to the hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. The family has asked for privacy during this difficult time.

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