Public Safety

Grade 3 student dies from traumatic brain injury after notebook assault by class

A Grade 3 female student named Jayra died on July 21 in Davao City four days after being hit repeatedly on the head with a notebook by a male classmate approximately 10 times during a school confrontation. Medical examination revealed she suffered brain failure and traumatic brain injury, with authorities and medical professionals confirming that even repeated blows from a soft-cover notebook can cause fatal brain damage, raising concerns about student safety and discipline in schools.