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Man Found on Fire in Brooklyn Dies at Scene as Police Investigate

Investigators are awaiting the Medical Examiner’s ruling on the cause of death.

Overview

  • A 7:43 p.m. Tuesday call reported a person on fire outside 1930 East 2nd Street in Gravesend, according to officials.
  • Responding NYPD officers found an unidentified adult male unconscious and unresponsive at the location.
  • EMS pronounced the man dead at the scene on the block between Colton Place and Avenue S.
  • Authorities have not released any details about the victim’s identity.
  • The cause and circumstances remain under investigation, and the Medical Examiner will determine the official cause of death.