SHAWNEE COUNTY—The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office continues its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of 17-year-old J’Lanette I. J. Harrison.
The Sheriff's office is asking for the public’s assistance in its ongoing investigation into her death, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.
Harrison was a senior at Highland Park High School.
On Saturday, October 31, 2026, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office responded to Stormont Vail Health Hospital after receiving notification that a 17-year-old later identified as J’Lanette I. J. Harrison, had been transported to the hospital by family members. She was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The circumstances surrounding her death remain under investigation.
Investigators are specifically seeking photographs, videos, and other information from a party held at 4108 SW Carlson Road, near Dover, Kansas, between approximately 10 p.m. on Friday, October 30, and 3 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Anyone who attended the party, was in the surrounding area, or possesses photographs or video recordings from that location and timeframe is encouraged to share them with investigators. Click here to go to the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office evidence submission portal.