The family of 14-year-old Luna Hinojosa told Eyewitness News that she died of an overdose a week ago. Hinojosa was a freshman at Nogales High School. Although family members did not want to talk about the circumstances of her death, they only confirmed that drugs were involved. Reports of Hinojosa’s death came just days before four students overdosed on fentanyl at Bernstein High School in Hollywood. One of the teenagers, 15-year-old Melanie Ramos, died. Since then, two teenagers have been arrested in connection with her death. READ MORE | 2 teens arrested after 15-year-old girl fatally overdoses on Hollywood high school campus, LAPD says Overdoses involving teenagers have since prompted the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to issue a warning about fentanyl-containing drugs in the community. “[It’s] very alarming because so many kids are OD’ing on it and losing their lives,” said Kitty Fabbria, a parent who spoke to ABC7 on Friday. “My advice is don’t start. I mean, you’re taking a big chance with fentanyl and just stop and think about what you’re going to do to your parents if you take it.” Fentanyl is considered extremely dangerous and LA DEA officials said it can be more deadly than heroin. READ ALSO | LA DEA official says teen’s overdose death highlights dangers of fentanyl pills to youth Meanwhile, Nogales High School and Rowland Unified School District officials released a statement Friday afternoon, saying they are aware of Hinojosa’s death and are providing support to students and staff. “We are deeply saddened to learn of this tragic event and are providing additional support to our students, staff, students’ families and the Nogales community at this difficult time,” said Superintendent Dr. Julie Mitchell. The district said it had counselors and grief support groups at the school all week and will continue to do so as needed. The district adds that since Hinojosa is a minor, it cannot release more information. The teenager’s death remains under investigation. Her family has since set up a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses. Copyright © 2022 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved.
