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John H. Lewis
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Gender
Male
Age
36 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
09/06/2003
Location
North Oak Trafficway and Vivion Road Kansas City MO 64118 Clay
Cause of Death
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.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Kansas City Police Department
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