Family, friends devastated by 15-year-old's sudden, unexpected...

A family is left shocked and devastated after a 15-year-old western Pennsylvania high school student died unexpectedly Monday night.

Damian Campbell, of Yatesboro, came home from school Monday evening, passed out and died just a few hours later.

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"I haven't slept. I can't eat. Every time I close my eyes, I see his face. It's not fair," Campbell's mother told Channel 11's Melanie Gillespie Tuesday.

Campbell attended West Shamokin High School in nearby Rural Valley. The neighboring communities are about 50 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.

“He was an amazing young man. He always made you smile. He was just beautiful inside and out,” Damian’s mother said.

The coroner says Campbell died Monday about 7 p.m. at ACMH Hospital after being brought there from home.

“As far as we know, he fell at school and hurt his chest. That’s all we really know at this point,” his mom said.

The coroner said an autopsy was performed and there were no signs of injury, struggle or trauma.

The cause and manner of death is pending microscopic tissue and toxicology exams.

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“I think we’re all just in shock. It’s not real to anybody,” Campbell’s mother said.

The Armstrong School District released the following statement Tuesday:

The Armstrong School District community learned last night that one of our 10<sup>th</sup>-grade students passed away. We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss and we extend our condolences to the family.
Our hearts and prayers go out to our student's family. In sad times such as these, we come together as a community in support but, at the same time, we want to respect the family's privacy while they mourn this loss.
The student leaves behind a host of friends who will miss him greatly. We are extremely sensitive to the needs of our students and will provide resources as necessary to deal with the grief surrounding this tragic incident. As the Armstrong School District family mourns the loss of a student, the District and school community are doing everything we can to provide comfort and assistance to the family and to our students and staff in this time of grief. The Armstrong School District has counselors available at the campus to speak with any student or staff who may feel a need for such assistance and the School District will provide ongoing counseling and support for those needing additional assistance.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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