Authorities Investigate Death of 14-Year-Old After Alleged School Beating in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico — Educational and ministerial authorities have launched an investigation into the tragic death of a 14-year-old boy, José Luis, who allegedly succumbed to injuries sustained during an attack at a secondary school in Puerto Vallarta. The incident has sparked widespread concern and calls for accountability within the community.

The attack reportedly took place last Thursday at Secondary School Number 32, located in the El Mangal neighborhood. According to initial reports, the violence erupted following a soccer game in which José Luis’s team emerged victorious. Enraged by the loss, members of the opposing team allegedly assaulted the teenager, delivering multiple punches and kicks. One particularly forceful blow to José Luis’s leg is believed to have caused a blood clot, which would later prove fatal.

José Luis began feeling unwell during class in the days following the incident and was initially taken to Joya Hospital, where he received treatment before being discharged. However, his condition worsened over the weekend. On Sunday morning, he was rushed to the Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital in critical condition, arriving without a palpable pulse. Despite the medical staff’s urgent efforts to revive him, including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), José Luis tragically passed away. Preliminary reports suggest that he died from a pulmonary thromboembolism, a condition in which a blood clot, likely originating from the injury to his leg, traveled to his lungs and caused his death.

The Regional Delegate for Education (DRSE) in Puerto Vallarta, Fausto de la O Días, confirmed that an investigation into the incident is already underway. The State Prosecutor’s Office has also opened an investigation file to determine the circumstances surrounding José Luis’s death and to establish accountability.

This incident has raised serious questions about student safety and the effectiveness of anti-violence measures within schools. Local residents, parents, and community leaders are calling for a thorough investigation to ensure that justice is served and to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.

Authorities have yet to release further details on the case, including whether any individuals have been identified or detained in connection with the attack. The investigation is ongoing, and updates are expected as more information becomes available.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico — Educational and ministerial authorities have launched an investigation into the tragic death of a 14-year-old boy, José Luis, who allegedly succumbed to injuries sustained during an attack at a secondary school in Puerto Vallarta. The incident has sparked widespread concern and calls for accountability within the community.



Trending News on PVDN

  • Puerto-Vallarta-CrocodileCrocodile Roams Holi Beach in Puerto Vallarta With Tourists (Video) A medium-sized crocodile was filmed walking among tourists on Holi Beach in Puerto Vallarta, reigniting worries about human–wildlife interactions after recent feeding incidents at the Pitillal River mouth. Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (May 30, 2025) — A medium-sized crocodile, measuring under three meters in length, was captured on video this Friday as it calmly walked among…
  • TROPICAL-STORM-ALVINTropical Storm Alvin has formed off the coast of Mexico, expected to bring rains to Puerto Vallarta Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Tropical Storm Alvin formed several hundred miles south of southwestern Mexico early this morning, and it has already started to organize into a more coherent system. Satellite imagery shows that thunderstorm activity around the center has increased and become better defined. While the storm is expected to remain small and lose…
  • americans-kidnapped-puerto-vallarta-dating-appsAmericans kidnapped in Puerto Vallarta after dating app meetings U.S. Consulate General Guadalajara confirms Americans kidnapped in Puerto Vallarta after dating app meetings. Travelers should exercise caution when meeting strangers and heed Level 3 travel advisory for Jalisco and Level 2 for Nayarit. Americans kidnapped Puerto Vallarta dating apps. U.S. Consulate General Guadalajara has confirmed multiple reports of U.S. citizens being kidnapped in the…
  • isometricoMayto Astrological Park: Mexico’s First Zodiac-Themed Development Emerges in Puerto Vallarta A visionary effort is taking shape in Puerto Vallarta as Mayto astrological park becomes the country’s first development to fuse zodiac themes, spiritual architecture, and ecological sensitivity. Situated south of Puerto Vallarta in the quiet coastal community of Mayto, this initiative promises to redefine tourism and residential living in Jalisco. Driven by entrepreneur Leo Arturo…
  • expats in mexicoDiscover why Mexico ranks as the 4th best retirement destination Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Discover why Mexico ranks as the 4th best retirement destination in 2025, offering affordability, quality healthcare, vibrant communities, and diverse lifestyle options. Learn about top expat hotspots and what makes Mexico stand out in the Global Retirement Index. A new report confirms what many expats already know: Mexico stands out as…
  • pacific hurricane season 2025NOAA Eyes 40% Chance of New Pacific Storm Barbara Off Mexico Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - A low-pressure system is anticipated to develop off the Pacific coast of southern Mexico and Central America this week. If it organizes into a tropical storm, it will earn the name Barbara, marking the second named storm of the Pacific hurricane season 2025. Into Monday, June 2, 2025, forecasters at the…
  • rainTropical Storm Alvin Poses No Risk to Puerto Vallarta Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Tropical Storm Alvin, the first named cyclone of the 2025 Eastern Pacific hurricane season, will pass well offshore of Jalisco’s coastline, posing no direct threat to Puerto Vallarta, meteorologist Víctor Manuel Cornejo López assured residents today. Alvin’s center is tracking north-northwest away from the state, maintaining a safe distance from landfall…
  • showSpectacular Puerto Vallarta skydiving and aerial acrobatics show draws thousands to Malecón Puerto Vallarta surprised locals and visitors on May 31, 2025, by staging its first‐ever skydiving and aerial acrobatics show along the Malecón. In an unprecedented move for the city’s civic commemoration, the Mexican Air Force’s Guerreros Águila free-fall parachute team and the Águilas Aztecas T-6C Texan II aerobatic squadron performed back-to-back demonstrations above the waterfront…
  • img-8147Alex Marín, Adult Film Producer Arrested in Puerto Vallarta on Human Trafficking Charges Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco — The Jalisco State Attorney General’s Office arrested Alejandro N., known as Alex Marín, a pornographic film producer, on charges of human trafficking and sexual exploitation of a minor under 16 years of age. Authorities executed the operation in Puerto Vallarta after gathering evidence that connected the suspect to illegal filming activities…
  • copinoleCoapinole Lagoon Drying Up in Puerto Vallarta Threatens Endemic Species Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Coapinole Lagoon, located in the Coapinole neighborhood at the northern edge of Puerto Vallarta, has long stood as one of the few remaining freshwater bodies in the region. In recent weeks, local observers and environmental authorities have raised the alarm: the lagoon is rapidly drying up, jeopardizing a fragile ecosystem that…
Scroll to Top