Cause of death revealed for teen who died at hotel while in state custody

A teen in custody of the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) died last month of suicide, according to the Medical Examiner’s Office.

Kanaiyah Ward, 16, was discovered dead inside the Residence Inn By Marriott on N. Wolfe Street.

Officials say Ward’s death was caused by diphenhydramine intoxication, which is defined as a medical emergency caused by an overdose of the common over-the-counter antihistamine…

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