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Mississippi man, 38, punched out window of his old elementary school and severed an artery in fatal tragedy

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Tardugno, A. (2026, October 1). Mississippi man, 38, punched out window of his old elementary school and severed an artery in fatal tragedy. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16176179/Mississippi-man-38-punched-window-old-elementary-school-severed-artery-fatal-tragedy.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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David Bridges, 38, died after attempting to break into Lake Elementary School in Jackson, Mississippi, on Sunday by punching a window and severing an artery with broken glass. Family members reported that Bridges was dealing with grief at the time of the incident. The school, which has been repurposed for at-risk students grades 9 through 12, suffered only minor damage and classes resumed without interruption on Monday. Jackson Public School District emphasized their commitment to safety in a statement.

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David Bridges, 38, an Mississippi resident, died after sustaining fatal injuries at Lake Elementary School in Jackson on Sunday. According to the Hinds County Coroner's Office, Bridges was attempting to break into the school through a window when he severed one of his main arteries with broken glass. Police found him injured upon arrival, and despite medical efforts, he later succumbed to his injuries due to excessive bleeding.

Family members reported that Bridges' actions may have been prompted by feelings of grief, though specific details about the cause remain unclear. Friends gathered near the school on Monday afternoon to pay their respects to Bridges, describing him as an "outspoken," "respectful," and "genuinely good person."

The incident occurred at the intersection of Mount Vernon Avenue and Officer Thomas Catchings Sr. Drive, highlighting a tragic loss within the community.

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A Mississippi man has died from severe injuries he received while shattering a window of his former elementary school in Jackson. asserted

he → die → Jackson

David Bridges, 38, was attempting to break into Lake Elementary School through a window when he was severely injured on Sunday, according to Hinds County Coroner officials. uncertain

he → attempt → officials

When Jackson police arrived at the scene, they found Bridges injured before he later bled out and died from his wounds. asserted

he → arrive → wounds

Bridges' family reported that when he punched the window, the broken glass cut one of his main arteries, according to WLBT. uncertain

glass → report → WLBT

They stated that at the time he was dealing with feelings of grief that may have provoked the incident. uncertain

that → state → incident

On Monday afternoon, family and friends gathered near the elementary school campus in remembrance of him. asserted

family → gather → him

'An outspoken person, a respectful person, a loving person, but as humans, you know, we all got our share of flaws. asserted

we → love → flaws

But overall, he was a great person, a genuinely good person,' a friend of Bridges, Calesha Esco, told the outlet. asserted

friend → tell → outlet

Another friend responded to the announcement of his passing on Facebook. asserted

friend → respond → Facebook

David Bridges, 38, has died from severe injuries he received while shattering a window of his former elementary school in Jackson, Mississippi The incident took place at Lake Elementary School campus on the corner of Mount Vernon Avenue and Officer Thomas Catchings Sr. Drive on Sunday 'I knew it had to be something because he wasn't a bad person at all always smiling and respectful towards me,' the commenter wrote. asserted

commenter → die → me

Lake Elementary School has been closed for several years and the district has repurposed the building for students in grades 9 through 12 who are at risk of not graduating. asserted

who → close → risk

The Jackson Public School District (JPS) reported that there was only minor damage to their building. asserted

District → report → building

The impacted areas were thoroughly secured and cleaned after the incident. asserted

areas → impact → incident

Monday classes were not interrupted. asserted

classes → interrupt → ?

'The safety and well-being of our scholars and staff remain the district's highest priority,' JPS wrote in a statement. asserted

JPS → remain → statement

Bridges' death is currently under investigation as officials search for additional details. asserted

officials → search → details

The Daily Mail has reached out to the Jackson Police Department and the Hinds County Coroner for comments. asserted

Mail → reach → comments

Mississippi man, 38, punched out window of his old elementary school and severed an artery in fatal tragedy

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