Burlington police investigate homicide in City Hall Park
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Burlington Police are investigating the death early Sunday morning of a 32-year-old man in City Hall Park, according to a press release.
Police did not give additional details about the manner of death, which Police Chief Jon Murad referred to as a homicide and a murder in the release.
“The suspect has not yet been identified or apprehended. Detectives have begun evidence collection and other avenues of investigation,” Murad said.
The death occurred at about 12:42 a.m. on Sunday. Police will release the victim’s name following next-of-kin notifications.
“The Burlington Police Department received extraordinary assistance with regard to the initial response from troopers of the Vermont State Police, and with regard to scene control from officers of the University of Vermont Police Department and South Burlington Police Department,” Murad said in the release.
The investigation is ongoing and all information is preliminary, according to the release.
This story will be updated.
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