15-12 months-Outdated Boy Killed After 50-Foot Fall at Live performance

A 15-year-old boy died final week following an accident by which he reportedly fell 50 toes from a platform at Gasoline Works Park in Seattle.

The sufferer was recognized as Mattheis Johnson, a scholar at Ballard Excessive College, in keeping with a letter despatched to households from the college’s principal, Abby Hunt. 

“This week, our faculty and group mourn the lack of one among our college students, Mattheis Johnson. With permission from his household, we share this tragic information. Our heartfelt condolences exit to his household and pals throughout this extremely tough time,” Hunt wrote within the letter that was shared by Seattle Public Faculties with PEOPLE.

“Mattheis died following an accident, and his passing comes as an sudden shock to all those that knew him,” Hunt continued.

The incident occurred on Thursday, July 10, at Gasoline Works Park, which hosted a pop-up live performance that night, in keeping with a GoFundMe created for Johnson’s household. 

In an electronic mail to PEOPLE on Wednesday, July 16, the Seattle Fireplace Division stated that Johnson fell about 50 toes from a platform within the park. It additionally stated that the boy was taken to Harborview Medical Middle in essential situation on the time.  

An individual who witnessed Johnson’s fall, which occurred round 10:30 p.m., native time, advised ABC affiliate KOMO, “It was horrible.”

PEOPLE contacted the Seattle Police Division on Wednesday, July 16, for extra info. 

The GoFundMe organizer described Johnson as a “shiny, blossoming soul—an artist, musician, and buddy to many.”

“Although he might have appeared shy at first, those that knew him greatest noticed that he lived with unimaginable vibrance,” the outline learn. 

“Many described him as having an previous soul,” the organizer continued. “He sang, produced his personal music on Spotify, beloved deep conversations, style, ran monitor, and performed final frisbee for Ballard Excessive College. He was continually making new pals and was by no means afraid to indicate a candy, open-hearted love for his mother—even in public. He was usually seen strolling his canine along with his dad and/or youthful brother, simply being current on the earth round him.”

Hunt’s letter to households added that Johnson shall be deeply missed by Ballard Excessive, writing:  “I’m assured our faculty group will come collectively to assist each other throughout this tough time. At current, our faculty administrative and counseling groups can be found and dealing with recognized and instantly impacted teams to supply assist. We will even work to make sure that further helps are in place as college students and employees return to highschool in September.”

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The GoFundMe additionally famous that on the morning of the accident, Johnson shared a preview monitor of his upcoming second album on Spotify. As of Wednesday, the fundraiser has generated over $46,000. 

“The outpouring of affection from pals, classmates, and neighbors has meant a lot to his household,” the GoFundMe acknowledged. 

PEOPLE additionally reached out to the GoFundMe organizer on Wednesday.