LORAIN, Ohio — Authorities have identified the young man who tragically lost his life following a weekend incident at Lakeview Park. The Lorain Police Department confirmed that 18-year-old Isaac Brocco-Rivera, a student at Lorain City Schools, was found unresponsive on Saturday evening after officers were called to the scene.
Police said the emergency call came in around 6:45 p.m., reporting a situation at the park along West Erie Avenue. When officers arrived, they found Brocco-Rivera inside a vehicle parked near the west end of the lot with a severe injury to his head. First responders performed emergency aid before rushing him to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
The Lorain Police Department has launched an active investigation to determine what led to the fatal incident. Detectives are currently following multiple leads, though no arrests have been made and no motive has been identified. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact police at 440-204-2105, emphasizing that tips can be provided anonymously.
The news of Brocco-Rivera’s passing has deeply shaken the Lorain community, especially at Lorain Success Academy, where he was a senior. In a heartfelt statement, Superintendent Jeff Graham expressed his condolences to the student’s family and classmates. He announced that crisis counselors would be available at the school beginning Monday morning to help students and staff cope with the loss.
“Please know that we have engaged our crisis team and will have supports available for as long as needed,” Graham said. “Hold your loved ones a little closer and a little tighter.” Students and teachers have since taken to social media to share memories of Brocco-Rivera, describing him as a kind, ambitious, and compassionate young man with a bright future ahead.
The tragedy has also prompted renewed community discussions about youth safety and mental health support. Lakeview Park, a popular gathering spot overlooking Lake Erie, has reopened, but visitors have left flowers and notes in remembrance of Isaac near the parking area where the incident took place. As the investigation continues, police remain committed to uncovering the truth and bringing closure to Brocco-Rivera’s family and the community that loved him.