Crime & Safety

Worker Dies In Boston During First Night Preparations

The DA confirmed the man died during an incident preparing for First Night in Copley Square.

(Kristin Borden/Patch)

BOSTON, MA — A man died in Copley Square in Boston on Saturday during preparations for First Night. The man was a worker helping with the preparations and died during an incident, CBS Boston reports.

The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office is investigating the incident. The cause of death and incident is unclear. The DA's office has not released his identity.

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