Crime & Safety

Man Found Dead In Jackson Heights Building

The 40-year-old man was dead when emergency responders arrived Monday morning.

JACKSON HEIGHTS, QUEENS — A man was found dead Monday morning in a Jackson Heights building.

Police said they received a 911 call about an unconscious man inside 35-01 93rd St. shortly before 8 a.m. Emergency responders pronounced the 40-year-old man dead, according to the NYPD.

He was identified as Hector Fernandez, who lived in the building.

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The NYC Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death. The investigation is ongoing.

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