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Edison Hah

13 years old · died June 17, 2024 · Prairie Lakes Youth Programs - Boys Group Home, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota

Edison Hah, a 13-year-old boy, died on June 17, 2024, at Prairie Lakes Youth Programs, a state-licensed youth correctional facility in Willmar, Minnesota. The Bring Me The News report says staff, police and paramedics attempted an initial medical response, and that he was pronounced dead at the scene. Willmar Radio reports that he was found unresponsive at the facility. The Midwest Medical Examiner's Office says the cause and manner of death are pending, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating. Police have said there were no signs of trauma or violent death.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. The Midwest Medical Examiner's Office says the cause and manner of death are pending, and police report no signs of trauma while the Minnesota BCA investigates.

Reported by: Midwest Medical Examiner's Office (medical examiner or coroner); Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (outside investigators); police.

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