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Tragic death of CJ after prolonged mental health crisis
A Wichita area teen CJ., nearing 18, died after a crisis that spanned days of foster care instability and escalating symptoms. Video shows police and staff restraining him face down at a juvenile center, with investigators citing systemic errors and missteps leading to the fatal outcome. Authorities say the death is a homicide and calls for reform echo through the community.
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Sedgwick County
Jim Howell
Skylar Mannie
Wichita
Chadrick Lofton
C.J
Sarah Harrison
Texas
Junction City
Kansas
Fort Riley
Marquez Patton
Marc Bennett
Dccca Inc
Department For Children and Families
Traci Kallhoff
Wichita Southeast High School
Patton
McDonald’s
Kyanya Hardaway
YMCA
Cassandra Harrison
Angelee Phillips
La.m
Lacey Cruse
Cruse
Howell
Sheriff's Office
Brittany Brest
National Alliance On Mental Illness
Lofton
Jesus
Michael Freeman
George Floyd
Victor Weedn
George Washington University
Weedn
Andrew M. Stroth
Glenda Martens
Lem Moore
FBI
NAACP
Bennett
Robert Spitzer