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A Tragic Loss, Not a Suicide | Wellington News
A gentle 19-year-old with dreams of mentoring youth tragically died from self-inflicted injuries—but a coroner ruled it wasn’t suicide. The incident began with a home argument that spiraled, leading to his injury and a delayed emergency response due to a misclassified 111 call. Though St John has since trained the new operator and reviewed procedures, the coroner stressed the key distinction: intentional harm doesn’t equal intent to die. His legacy lives on in the community’s grief and the system’s commitment to learning. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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