New York 6th grader who choked to death at school in possible TikTok challenge is ID’d

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A 12-year-old sixth grader died from choking at a Yonkers school, with investigators exploring whether a viral TikTok challenge was involved. Police Commissioner Christopher Sapienza said authorities will examine all angles, including social media trends and witness accounts. The death marks the latest concern about dangerous online challenges that have circulated among young people, raising questions about school safety and digital literacy. Officials have not yet determined the exact circumstances or confirmed a link to any specific TikTok trend.