Teen dies after being lured outside by peers in Harrisburg
A heart-wrenching incident took place in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. 16-year-old Justin Johnson died under mysterious circumstances after being coaxed outside by peers. The Dauphin County coroner attributed his death to natural causes. Sickle cell disease complications and cardiomyopathy were cited as significant factors.
The incident unfolded on a seemingly ordinary Friday night around 8:20 p.m. That’s when four teenagers approached Justin’s home. Captured on home security footage, one teen rang the doorbell while brandishing what appeared to be a toy gun. Meanwhile, another urged Justin to come outside. Despite the playful facade, the situation escalated rapidly.
Justin’s father, Orville Johnson, alarmed by the security alert, informed his son of the visitors. Justin, feeling targeted, expressed his reluctance to engage. “They didn’t want to chase nobody but me,” he told his father over the phone, a conversation that eerily foreshadowed the events to follow.
Later that evening, after failing to reach his son by phone, Orville returned home to discover Justin unresponsive. Despite immediate CPR efforts and rapid medical response, Justin was pronounced dead at the hospital shortly before midnight.
This tragic event has sparked a comprehensive investigation by the Lower Paxton Police Department, seeking clarity on the circumstances that led to Justin’s death. Authorities are probing the intentions behind the teens’ actions and what might have caused Justin to flee in fear.
The community and the Johnson family are calling for thorough investigative measures to uncover the truth behind the circumstances that led to a playful invitation turning fatal. The case continues to develop as local law enforcement urges anyone with information to come forward, ensuring that justice is served for Justin Johnson.
Source: ABC News
Teen dies after being lured outside by peers in Harrisburg
