J’can Born Star Basketball Player Dies after Choking on Chewing Gum in her Sleep
A star basketball player who is originally from Jamaica died in her sleep at the California University of Pennsylvania in the United States, after choking on chewing gum over the weekend.
College student Shanice Clark, a student of the California University of Pennsylvania, was found unresponsive in her apartment in the early hours of the morning.
She was later taken to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Police revealed they believe the 21-year-old died accidentally after choking on the gum while she slept.
The 6-foot forward, was a star with the university’s Vulcans basketball team, the New York Daily News reported.
A statement posted to the official website of California University of Pennsylvania Athletics Sunday said the university and the athletic department are “deeply saddened” by Clark’s passing.
According to the Toronto Sun, a preliminary report from the attending medical personnel was that the patient aspirated on chewing gum while she was sleeping.
Source: Mirror Online
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This is a very grate
Hope a thorough investigation is done
Very tragic –
how unfortunate
An autopsy needs to be done to confirm the cause of death.
We are very proud of your accomplishments and the fact you are link to our beautiful island Jamaica. Rest now young lady.
So sad.
R I P my dear. Sleep well in Jesus arms. Prayers going up for your dear family.
so sad …..never hear of that…
Can’t take this too much pain
It’s not weird it can happen obviously… It’s really sad though. May her soul RIP and may God comfort her family in this their time of bereavement.
so sad. Such a promising star. I pray God will give the family strength in a time like this
O so sad! RIP you sweet young lady! Words cannot be found to express this level of sadness.
We have lost one of our own,May God comfort her parent’s and family
Condolences goes out to the family
It’s a tragedy
So sad
And is that all .? O !O!! O!!!
VERY SAD….SO SORRY
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Gone to soon Shanice Clark may the LORD even guide and protect even more
So sad.
Oh no! I saw the it on the news but did not know that she was Jamaica. What a tragedy.
But why would anyone sleep with chewing gum in their mouth? Strange!