Tragedy as boy, 7, dies after 'medical emergency' at school as tributes pour in

A 7-year-old boy has sadly died after having a medical emergency at school.

On September 16 just before 9.30am local time authorities were sent to Westwood Elementary School in St. Cloud in response to a report of a "student who wasn't breathing."

According to the St. Cloud Police Department, CPR was administered on the child, who has not been identified publicly by authorities, before he was admitted to CentraCare – St. Cloud Hospital, police said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE.

He was then taken to Hennepin County Medical Center where he later died. No foul play is suspected, investigators said, noting that they're working with the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the boy's cause of death. An investigation is ongoing.

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A statement on the school website reads: "It is with great sadness that we share that a member of our Westwood student community passed away after experiencing a medical emergency at school last week. Out of respect for the family’s privacy, we are not sharing additional information about the individual at this time.

"Following the incident, the district conducted a full review of our response and operations and welcomed and cooperated with law enforcement officials as they conducted their independent review. We have also reached out to the family and remain committed to transparency.

"We know that news like this can bring up many emotions for adults and children. We remain committed to supporting the well-being of our students and staff. Our counseling and support teams are on-site and available for any student or staff member who may need support. We encourage students to visit the counseling office at any time.

"Additionally, we would like to share a resource from the National Association of School Psychologists, which can help children, teens, and adults process grief and loss.

"No further information can be shared at this time due to state and federal privacy laws, and our school staff must adhere to the legal requirements regarding the privacy of this student's information. Thank you for your support as we grieve together as a school community."