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Body Found in Newark's East Ward

Newark

There were no suspicious activities, or foul play reported after police found a person dead in Newark's Ironbound section this morning.

Police and EMS located the unidentified person near the intersection of Jefferson and Market Street at around 7:35 a.m.

A preliminary investigation indicated that the victim did not suffer any visible trauma and may have died in their sleep.

The person is possibly a local homeless person who has frequented the area.

Police are continuing the investigation.

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