Send Kansas Teen Suspect Dies In Apparent Suicide

Reporter: Associated Press

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Authorities in north-central Kansas say a teenager apparently took his own life after bolting from a courthouse.

The Clay Center Dispatch reports that 18-year-old Johnathon Lee Stunkel was found dead Friday afternoon at his father's home in Clay Center. Police Chief Bill Robinson said Monday the teen died of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Stunkel was a graduating senior at the local high school and the stepson of a district magistrate judge.

The teen was in court on a motion to revoke his probation for a juvenile case of identity theft, in light of new charges including theft and property damage. County Attorney Rick James says the teen suddenly ran from the building.

James says he knew Stunkel since he was young boy and considers the death a tragedy.

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