Shawnee Mission Northwest Student Dies After Summer Football Training

Tragic loss confronts this community that should encourage extra caution throughout the metro.

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A sophomore student was taken to the hospital after requiring medical attention during an off-season conditioning practice. Johnson County MED-ACT confirmed that emergency services were called Wednesday afternoon to Shawnee Mission Northwest High School, and they took a 15-year-old student in critical condition to the hospital.

The school district learned Friday that the student had passed away.

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Shawnee Mission Northwest football player dies following off-season conditioning

Counselors were available at the school on Friday and will also be there on Monday for support.

Shawnee Mission Northwest student dies after medical emergency during workout

Ovet Gomez, a sophomore, was taken to the hospital after requiring medical attention during football practice.

Develoing . . .