According to reports, Kelly was participating in a lighthearted school tradition known as “TPing,” where students throw toilet paper over trees and houses to celebrate homecoming week. Friends say everything seemed normal until Hadden suddenly collapsed in a yard and became unresponsive.
Emergency responders were called immediately, but Kelly was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. The exact cause of death remains under investigation, with an autopsy pending.
Hadden was a beloved junior at Dodge County High School and one of the school’s standout golf players. Coaches and classmates have described him as a “great kid,” known for his sportsmanship, kindness, and support of his teammates.
Vigils and memorials are already being organized at the school, with flowers, golf balls, and handwritten notes left at the school’s front lawn. “He lit up every room he walked into,” one classmate wrote.
Authorities are expected to release more information as soon as the medical examiner completes the report.