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NYCHA Worker Killed By Falling Tree In East New York

The man was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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BROOKLYN, NY —A New York City Housing Authority worker was killed over the weekend after a tree fell on him in East New York.

The 56-year-old worker was walking through a parking lot near 700 Euclid Ave. when he was struck by the tree around 3:25 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26.

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The man was taken to Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

The worker has since been identified as Leighton Brown.

An investigation remains ongoing.

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