Crime & Safety
Man Found Dead In Store He Owned In Jersey City Mall: Police
A man was found dead by his partners at their store in a Jersey City mall, and he had left a note, police said.
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — A man was found dead on Tuesday evening in a thrift store at the Hudson Mall on Route 440 in Jersey City, a police spokeswoman in that city confirmed.
Spokesperson Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione said that Jersey City police are investigating the circumstances of what they say is an "apparent suicide" in the Rieval thrift store.
Wallace-Scalcione said a 45-year-old male partner in the business was found at the store around 8 p.m. by other partners.
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"An apparent suicide note was left behind by the victim," Wallace-Scalcione said.
No further information was released.
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If you are thinking about suicide or need mental health help, dialing 988 will connect you with the Suicide & Crisis Prevention Lifeline 24 hours a day. You can also call 1-855-654-6735. In an emergency, you can also call 911. In New Jersey, find out more here.
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