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Ohio teen dies after falling off float at Memorial Day parade
A 13-year-old Ohio boy died Monday after falling off a Memorial Day parade float in Green, Ohio.
The Summit County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Matthew Schultz’s death on Tuesday, saying the seventh-grader fell from the front of a trailer float being hauled by a Ford F-150 and was struck by the trailer’s tires around 11:23 a.m. Monday while the float was moving at 5 mph or slower.
There were a total of seven children, ranging in age from 7 to 13, and two adults riding the trailer during the parade.
“Matthew was a fun, loving, Star Wars-obsessed, fruit snack-loving, amazing young man,” a GoFundMe page for the Schultz family titled, “Support the Schultz Family After Tragic Loss,” reads. “He was the best son and big brother. He was everyone’s best friend. The love we had for him is immeasurable.”
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Matthew Schultz, 13, died in a Memorial Day parade on Monday. (© Mike Cardew/USA Today Network)
Donations will “help ease the family’s burden of funeral expenses and bills,” the GoFundMe states. “This way, they can take more time off work and focus on healing.”
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Family friend and spokesperson Danielle Paciorek reads a prepared statement as she holds a photo of Matthew Schultz, the 13-year-old who died in an accident during the Memorial Day parade in Green, Ohio. (© Mike Cardew/USA Today Network)
Green Fire and EMS were behind the float when the incident occurred. Personnel witnessed Matthew’s fall and “immediately responded,” the sheriff’s office said in a press release.
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Green Mayor Rocco Yeargin listens as Summit County Sheriff Kandy Fatheree speaks during a press conference on the accidental death of Matthew Schultz at Green City Hall on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (© Mike Cardew/USA Today Network)
Matthew was transported to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
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Family friend and spokesperson Danielle Paciorek holds a photo of 13-year-old Matthew Schultz. (© Mike Cardew/USA Today Network)
North Canton City Schools is offering counseling services to students impacted by the tragedy, according to WKYC.
“The loss of a young life is deeply devastating, and our thoughts and prayers are with Matthew’s family, friends, classmates, and teachers during this unimaginable time,” North Canton City Schools said in a statement to WKYC. “He was a kind and caring student. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and to everyone affected by this tragedy.”
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WASHINGTON (WISH) — Caitlin Clark hit a game-winning 31-foot three-point shot with 1.4 seconds remaining as the Fever beat the Mystics, 78-76.
The Fever were up by as many as 17 points in the third quarter, but the Mystics came all the way back to take the lead with 51 seconds remaining.
Kelsey Mitchell made a fastbreak layup off an assist from Clark with 11 seconds left and the Fever retook the lead. However, Mystics guard Sonia Citron knocked down two free throws after being fouled with four seconds left to put them up one point. Then, it was Clark’s game-winning three.
“We always think about ways we want to get better and we certainly crumbled a little bit and we would’ve liked to definitely have played the third a little bit better and not let them be back in the game, but this is a hard league to play in,” Clark said. “You take a win in whatever way you can get it. And when we go down the line here, nobody’s going to look back and be like, ‘Oh, well, the Fever probably should’ve lost this game but made a buzzer beater.’ No, it’s a W. It’s a win for us.”
The win moves the Fever to 2-1 in Commissioner’s Cup games.
Clark led the team with 19 points. Kelsey Mitchell (15 points) and Aliyah Boston (14 points) also scored in double figures.
Next up for the Fever is a home matchup against the Chicago Sky. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A teen was shot in Brook Park around 1:00 P.M. Monday, according to police.
Brook Park officers were sent to a residence in the 5200 block of Smith Road for a report of a male shot.
Officers found the teen shot outside the residence and immediately started first aid.
Brook Park EMS took the victim to MetroHealth Hospital, where he is in stable condition.
Officers identified two suspects, quickly found and arrested them in downtown
Police said this was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the community.
Information about the suspects and charges will be released when it becomes available.
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