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More information expected today on the death of a Bluffs teen involved in a fight

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October 1st, 2014 by Ric Hanson

An announcement from authorities related to the death of an Abraham Lincoln High School junior is expected today. The Daily NonPareil says Pottawattamie County Attorney Matt Wilber and Council Bluffs Police Chief Tim Carmody will hold a joint press conference at 3 p.m. today to release the results of the investigation into the death of 17-year old Dakota Escritt, who died over the weekend from severe head injuries he suffered during a fight last Thursday morning Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln High School.

16-year old Gregary Teer is accused of punching Escritt in the face, which caused him to fall and hit his head. Teer is currently charged with felony assault causing serious injury. He has also been suspended from school. Authorities are expected to announce today whether or not additional charges will be filed.