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Name of Oscar Smith student who died after collapsing at football practice released

Posted at 8:58 PM, Oct 17, 2012
and last updated 2012-10-18 20:51:51-04

Update:Police have now released the name of the sophomore who died after collapsing at football practice. 

Police say the student has been identified as JV football player Jhevontae Davis.

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According to Chesapeake police, a 14-year-old Oscar Smith High School student died Wednesday after collapsing at football practice.

School officials say he was experiencing breathing difficulties when he collapsed.

He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

NewsChannel 3 is working to gather more details.