Crime & Safety
Dead Body Found In North Jersey Park, Police Say
The discovery of the body prompted police to move school bus stops for local students.
WARREN COUNTY, NJ — A dead body was found in a Warren County park on Friday, according to authorities.
On Friday, just before 8 a.m., Phillipsburg police were called to Shappell Park following reports of an unresponsive person, officials said.
Responders determined that the person, a 63-year-old man, was dead.
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During the response, police moved the bus stop from South Main and Jersey streets to South Main and Fox streets so student commuters wouldn't see or interfere with the investigation. The bus stops will resume as normal going forward.
While an investigation into the dead man is underway, the situation does not appear to be suspicious, and there is no threat to the public, police said.
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Authorities have not released the man's identity at this time.
"Our thoughts are with the victim's family during this difficult time," police said in a statement.
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