Edgar Vargash Suicide, Identified As Chapin School Student Plunged To Her Death

Edgar Vargash Suicide, Identified As Chapin School Student Plunged To Her Death

The Chapin School, an elite private institution on New York City’s Upper East Side, is reeling from a devastating tragedy after a 14-year-old student died following a fall from the school building on Wednesday evening.

The young teen, identified by police as Edgar Alfredo Vargas, was discovered unconscious and unresponsive on East End Avenue near 84th Street just after 7:30 p.m. Emergency services rushed her to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she was initially listed in critical condition with injuries indicative of a fall from a height. She later succumbed to those injuries.

Authorities have stated that no criminality is suspected in her death. The investigation is now focused on determining the circumstances that led to the fall, specifically whether it was a tragic accident or a death by suicide. The news has sent shockwaves through the tight-knit school community and the surrounding neighborhood.

Chapin, a highly selective all-girls school known for its academic rigor, is now faced with the profound grief of losing a young student. The incident underscores the immense pressures facing teenagers today and the critical importance of mental health support. As the community mourns, the focus turns to supporting grieving students, faculty, and the family of Edgar Alfredo Vargas during this unimaginably difficult time.