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Death Investigation Underway in Newark's North Ward

Newark

The State Regional Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the cause of death for a person found dead in the city's North Ward.

According to preliminary reports, a crime scene unit was called to the vicinity of 57 Crane Street to assist in the investigation of a person found unconscious and unresponsive shortly before 9:40 a.m. Saturday.

Medical personnel pronounced the unidentified person dead then requested investigators at the scene for further review of the situation.

The investigation remains active and ongoing.

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