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Boy, 13, Collapses While Playing Football, Dies At Hospital

90.5 WESA | By Associated Press
Published August 15, 2019 at 9:59 AM EDT
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The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's office said the teen died in the 3700 block of Chartiers Ave., which is close to the Chartiers Playground, where children often play sports.

A 13-year-old who was playing football in Pittsburgh collapsed while running off the field and died.

Police found Jordan Duckett unresponsive on Wednesday night.

He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The Allegheny County medical examiner will conduct an autopsy.
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