Milton boy, 14, dies after collapsing in parking lot while playing basketball

A 14-year-old boy died shortly after collapsing in a Milton parking lot yesterday evening (Aug. 4).

Halton police's media relations officer Ryan Anderson confirmed that the boy - playing basketball with a number of youths at the time - suffered a medical episode around 5:40 p.m. in the area of Main Street and Thompson Road.

Life-saving measures were attempted, but proved unsuccessful. He was transported to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

There is no ongoing police investigation, and the identity of the boy is not being released at this time.

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the young boy during this tragic and difficult time," said Anderson.