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John H. Lewis
United States · Aged 36 · Died 09/06/2003
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Less-than-lethal force
John Lewis reportedly collapsed and died shortly after struggling with police. At about 12:10 a.m., officers found Lewis staggering in the street near a busy intersection. According to police, Lewis ignored their instructions, tried to get into a patrol car and became violent. The officers handcuffed Lewis and called paramedics. Lewis collapsed as paramedics were examining him, police said.
Alleged responsible partyKansas City Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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