A seven-year-old CPS student, Ngone Talla of Roselawn Condon School, died on a Cincinnati Public Schools bus operated by First Student, prompting an active investigation and crisis support for the school community.

CPS expressed grief and said the Crisis Response Unit would support students and staff as investigators work through the incident.

First Student confirmed cooperation with authorities and the district as the case is being investigated, with no further details released yet.

Details about the circumstances, exact time of death, and causes remain undisclosed as the investigation continues.

Both First Student and CPS have not disclosed causes or specifics, and the case remains under active review.

Investigators are withholding certain details about the on-bus circumstances, including seatbelt factors and whether Talla was unattended for a period.

Hamilton County Coroner Dr. Lakshmi Sammarco indicated the death is being reviewed for causes beyond the initial assessment.

The broader discussion around school bus safety is highlighted, with guidance to families on bus safety practices, contingencies for students needing assistance, and proper contact procedures.

Police are investigating the death, coordinating with local authorities as the inquiry continues.

The coroner’s office reported no traumatic injuries and noted Talla’s medical history, including cerebral palsy.

Officials also mentioned that the student was non-verbal and non-ambulatory, requiring a wheelchair.

Family members said the bus sat outside the home for about 10 minutes, and the wheelchair ramp doors did not open, leading to concerns and the discovery of the student unresponsive.