A Teenager A 17-year-old Honduran who came to the US without parents or guardians. died When was in the custody of authorities in Floridawith no further details known at this time, the North American country’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said this Friday.

Local media are gathering statements from Honduran Foreign Minister Eduardo Henrique Reina, who identified the deceased as Ángel Eduardo Maradiaga Espinosa and called for a “comprehensive investigation” into the minor’s death.

1/1 Government of the President @XiomaraCastroZ expresses regret and condolences over the death of 17-year-old minor Honduran Angel Eduardo Maradiaga Espinoza, which occurred in an orphanage located in Safe Harbor, Florida, USA.

— Enrique Reina (@EnriqueReinaHN) May 12, 2023

The queen said the teenager he was in a shelter was used to house unaccompanied minors in Safe Harbor, a city in Pinellas County west of Tampa, Florida.

HHS acknowledged the child’s death in a statement, without providing further details about the circumstances of the death.

federal agency showed pain for the “tragic loss” and provided support to the familywith whom he says he is in contact.

“As is standard practice for any situation involving the death of an unaccompanied minor or serious health consequences, the HHS Health Unit for Unaccompanied Minors (DHUC) of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) is looking into all the clinical details of this case. “, the message says.

📌 ISSUE: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation informs the people of Honduras and the media of the following: pic.twitter.com/A3mOo2frhF

– Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Honduras (@CancilleriaHN) May 12, 2023

He also notes that a medical examiner is investigating, but for privacy and security reasons, ORR cannot share any information.

“Being in the care of ORR, minors have access to medical carelegal services, translation and mental health counselors,” the statement said, after they reminded them that they can contact their families by phone twice a week.

The White House also reported on the event through its spokesperson, Karine Jean-Pierre, who indicated that it was “very sad” news and that the government was aware of a “tragic loss.”

“This is very devastating news. Have a medical examination which opened on May 10 and therefore we don’t want to get ahead of ourselves. We must allow an investigation,” Jean-Pierre said, noting that any specific questions about the event should be directed to HHS.

According to HHS, this week Total 8681 unaccompanied minors were in the care of this agency.who spend on average 29 days in custody.

Most of the children who applied for ORR last year, namely 72%, were over 14 years of age.