Crime & Safety

'Contact Gunshot Wound to Head' Cause of Tiverton Woman's Death

The Department of Health could not provide further details Wednesday afternoon about how Jennifer Allen, of Tiverton, died.

The cause of death for 32-year-old Jennifer Allen involved in Tuesday's in Newport is 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 surrounding the Tiverton woman's death, following an autopsy at the medical examiner's office.

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