Police: Sachem student dies after ‘medical incident’ following band practice

<p>A 17-year-old Sachem High School North student died Monday after suffering a “medical incident” following a four-hour band practice, police say.</p>

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Police: Sachem student dies after ‘medical incident’ following band practice

<p>A 17-year-old Sachem High School North student died Monday after suffering a “medical incident” following a four-hour band practice, police say.</p>

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<p>A 17-year-old Sachem High School North student died Monday after suffering a “medical incident” following a four-hour band practice, police say.</p>