Hillsboro student dies unexpectedly while at camp

Many in the Hillsboro Community suffered a shocking loss on Friday when news of the death of a high school student begin to circulate. Demarius Cox was at Sr. High Camp in Westcliffe, Colorado with many of the youth in Hillsboro. On Friday morning, he died from undetermined causes.

Demarius was an athlete as well as in theater and many other activities at Hillsboro High School. His parents are Demetrius and Ciara Cox.

There is a fund set up for the family at Emprise Bank if you feel compelled to help out. Donations can also be taken to Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church where the Cox family attends.

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