6th Grader Reportedly Dies After 'Medical Event' While Playing Basketball: 'A Horrific Tragedy'

A sixth grader has died after a medical emergency during a basketball match at a club in Stoughton, Massachusetts, according to multiple outlets.  

In a social media statement on Wednesday, Oct. 2, Dana Barros Basketball Club shared news of “the devastating loss of one of our beloved members last night,” adding that the club would be closed that day. 

In a release obtained by PEOPLE, the club's president Stephanie Creutz said that "a much-loved young player and teammate suffered an apparent medical event," on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 1. at the Dana Barros Basketball Club.

Creutz also emergency services were called and attempts to resuscitate the individual were taken immediately, but that "despite those efforts we have learned of his passing."

Brockton Public Schools spokesperson Jordan Mayblum, in a statement obtained by PEOPLE, identified the young person involved as Brockton North Middle School sixth grader, George-Levi Njuguna and said that the school district was "deeply saddened" by his death.

"We've communicated with his family and the affected school community and will be making resources available for those who are impacted by this devastating loss," the statement continued.

Stoughton Police Department said that they received a 911 call at 8 p.m. on Oct. 1 detailing an unresponsive child. Instructions for CPR were given by a dispatcher until emergency services arrived and took over performing CPR, added outlets including WCVB, Boston.com and The Boston Globe.

The child was taken to the hospital but later pronounced dead, according to police.  

Stoughton Police Chief Donna McNamara described the incident as "a horrific tragedy," in a statement to The Boston Globe, and added that, "our hearts go out to the friends and family of this young boy."

, “We’re deeply saddened by the passing of a sixth grader from North Middle School,”

Mayblum continued, “We’ve communicated with their family and the affected school community and will be making resources available for those who are impacted by this devastating loss.”

Mayblum, Creutz and Stoughton Police Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.

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In a further statement on social media on Oct. 3, Dana Barros Basketball Club said that they wanted to, "support our basketball community by providing Grief Counseling," and provided details of where the counseling would be available.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with all those touched by George," the statement concluded.

"Our heartfelt condolence is extended to the player’s family as they deal with this unimaginable loss," Creutz also said in the statement obtained by PEOPLE.

"Our entire basketball community, especially his teammates and coaches but all of our club members and their families are devastated and heartbroken over this tragedy," she continued. "This young man loved basketball, he was a cherished teammate and friend, and it is difficult to imagine the Club moving forward without the presence of his smiling face."