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Woman Found Dead in Central Park Gazebo

An autopsy will determine whether investigators classify the death as a homicide.

Overview

  • Police and EMS responded to a 9:43 a.m. 911 call and found an unidentified woman believed to be in her 60s unconscious inside a wooden gazebo near the Boathouse.
  • Reporters and sources say the body showed serious head trauma and multiple stab wounds, but officials have not yet publicly ruled the death a homicide.
  • The scene was off the main path and reporters saw a large tent and scattered clothing near the gazebo, which suggested the victim may have been living nearby.
  • No arrests have been announced, though news outlets report that a man is being questioned as detectives continue to gather evidence and seek tips.
  • Heavy nor'easter conditions at the time complicated the response and could affect the investigation, and the Medical Examiner will perform an autopsy to determine the cause of death.