Teen died playing 'choking game'
Published: Thu, Nov. 20, 2008 12:30AM
Modified Thu, Nov. 20, 2008 01:42AM
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closeCARY -- A teen was killed earlier this month playing the "choking game," his family said Wednesday.
Kristian Tyler Marceno, 15, died Nov. 2 at his home.
Officials said at the time that his death was classified as a suicide. This week, police said it is now a "death investigation," but they could not confirm that a "choking game" was involved.
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Marceno was a sophomore at Enloe High School who excelled in drama and acting, according to his family and an obituary.
His father, Joe Marceno, said his son Kris accidentally asphyxiated while attempting a practice referred to as the "choking game."
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says some young people choke each other or use a a noose on themselves to achieve a brief euphoric state.
The CDC says at least 82 children, mostly boys 11-16, have died since 1997.
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