In a separate incident, around 4 a.m., an explosion at an apartment complex injured 13 people, including six children, with some remaining in critical condition.

On March 12, 2025, freshman Alyssa Atkinson suffered a cardiac arrest during track practice at Allen Park High School in Michigan, collapsing after completing her time trial.

Despite showing no prior signs of a heart problem, Alyssa became unresponsive during warm-ups, and her next memory was waking up in a hospital surrounded by family.

James Victor, the Athletic Director at Allen Park High School, emphasized the importance of emergency action plans and drills, noting that their preparedness potentially saved Alyssa's life.

Corewell Health collaborates with schools to ensure staff are CPR-certified and equipped with necessary emergency tools like AEDs, highlighting the critical need for awareness and preparedness.

Statistics reveal that a student athlete dies from cardiac arrest every three days in the United States, underscoring the urgency for effective emergency response training in schools.

In response to the incident, Corewell Health will host a student heart check event on May 3, 2025, at Rochester High School, aimed at screening teens aged 13-18 for heart conditions.

Alyssa's mother expressed gratitude for the coaches' quick actions, which were critical in saving her daughter's life.

Alyssa herself expressed appreciation for the rapid response and stressed the importance of CPR training and awareness in schools.

Meanwhile, city leaders in Troy are considering plans to build a new public library to address space issues in the aging building, which has not been renovated since 1984.

Troy Library Director Emily Dumas highlighted the library's structural problems, with Mayor Ethan Baker agreeing that changes are overdue.

Now equipped with an implanted defibrillator, Alyssa is expected to return to sports in a few months, with plans for the AED to be more accessible at her school.