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Complications From Sickle Cell Caused Teen's Sudden Death Dauphin County Coroner

The Dauphin County Coroner has released the autopsy results following the sudden and controversial death of 16-year-old Justin Johnson.

Justin Johnson.

Justin Johnson.

Photo Credit: Change.org "Address Subconscious Racism in Lower Dauphin County Following Justin Johnson's Death"/Maliah Clark

Justin Johnson died from "complications of sickle cell disease [...] after falling unconscious at his home along Bianca Way in Lower Paxton Twp. Friday night," as stated in a release from Dauphin County Coroner's Office shared by the County Press Secretary Diane McNaughton. 

In addition to Justin's known condition of sickle cell, the coroner "also identified cardiomyopathy as another significant condition."

His "manner of death has been ruled natural," as stated in the release. 

The Central Dauphin High School 10th-grade student died at Hershey Medical Center on April 26, as Daily Voice previously reported. 

Although the school noted social media posts claiming "racial insensitivity" could be following some social media posts, but the police don't believe that is the case, although they continue to investigate.

Anyone with information about the incident leading up to Justin's death is asked to contact the police at 717-558-6900 or submit a tip online by clicking here. 

The community is gathering to celebrate his life at Koons Park at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30. 

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