Joe Ganim, the mayor of the area where the incident took place, made a statement and stated that he was disappointed with the attitude of the police department in this case. The US public states that the investigation is not given due importance because Lauren Smith Fields is black. The family also stated that the police did not inform them and they did not even know where the body was found.
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FOUND IN YOUR BLOOD! OVERDOSE MIXED WITH ALCOHOL…
An overdose of fentanyl mixed with prescription drugs and alcohol was found in Lauren Smith-Fields’ blood, police said in a statement. It is being investigated whether Lauren took the drug voluntarily or if the old man secretly gave it to her.
Joe Ganim said the following after the reactions from the public:
‘The Bridgeport Police Department is particularly sensitive to the death of a family member. It is unthinkable for police officers who do not meet these high standards to remain under investigation. This is a clear failure.’
COMMENTS HAPPENED TO INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT
Lauren Smith’s Instagram account flooded with comments. The fans of the young girl left emotional notes under Lauren’s last post.