Mass Protest Erupt in China Over 17-Year-Old Student’s Death

Mass protests erupted in China over the death of a 17-year-old student. Thousands gathered in front of a vocational school in Shanxi province Sunday, asking authorities to release a relative of the dead. NTD's Juliet Song has more. A video clip circulating online shows a standoff between authorities and protesters in China's Shanxi province. A young man was seen pounding on a door. Multiple protesters were reportedly beaten and taken away by police officers. This comes after a 17-year-old student at the school fell to his death last week. Authorities say he got into a physical altercation with fellow classmates. Following the dispute, his roommate found a wooden stool in front of the window, which was wide open. The student was found lying on the ground in front of the building. His mother suspects there are other reasons behind his death, but local authorities have been tight-lipped about the news. The grieving mother and local residents are now demanding answers. A video clip shows the mother kneeling in front of the school in front of a crowd. A banner behind her reads, Give back my child's life. We need to know the truth. More protests followed. In a video clip, protesters threw objects at police officers. Another shows police officers charging toward a female protester, attempting to arrest her. A different police officer got into a physical altercation with a protester. Together, other protesters tried to push down a barricade. Police officers also kicked and beat a protester. We will keep you updated as the story develops. Juliette Song, NTD News.