'Contact Gunshot Wound to Head' Cause of Jennifer Allen's Death

The cause of death for 32-year-old Jennifer Allen of Tiverton, who was involved in Tuesday's , was a "contact gunshot wound to the right side of the head," according to the Department of Health.

Spokeswoman Margarita Jaramillo said Wednesday afternoon there is currently no other information available on how Allen died, following an autopsy at the medical examiner's office.

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