Family Demands Answers After 18-Year-Old Dies by Suicide in NYPD Custody
CBS New YorkAugust 5, 20251 min1,807 views
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- 📌 An 18-year-old woman, Shaniah Chetum, died while in NYPD custody at the 41st precinct in the Bronx.
- 💡 The medical examiner ruled her cause of death as hanging, classifying the manner of death as suicide.
Family's Demands and Concerns
- 💬 Chetum's family states she was arrested earlier this month following a fight with her girlfriend.
- ⚠️ They are demanding more answers from the NYPD regarding the circumstances of her death.
- ⚖️ The family has hired attorney Ben Crump and is calling for the release of surveillance video.
NYPD's Response
- 🔍 The NYPD has stated that the incident is currently under review by its Force Investigation Division.
- ❓ The family seeks to understand what happened to Shaniah Chetum, how it occurred, and why it was not prevented.
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