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UPDATE: Fatal Fall from Roof in Newark Under Investigation

Newark

A person that fell from a roof of a high-rise in Newark has emergency responders on the scene at this time.

Emergency responders rushed to 9 Summit Street after receiving reports of a person who may have jumped from the roof at around 4 p.m.

Crews arriving at the scene found the unconscious and unresponsive victim lying on the ground suffering severe injuries.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

It is not immediately known if the victim fell or jumped from the roof at this time.

There is an active crime scene and an investigation underway.

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