Untimely Death

Det. Lt. Jeremy Evans

UPDATE 02/16/2023
BPD has identified the individual who was found deceased on Flat Street. The preliminary investigation confirms that the decedent died from injuries sustained from a fall from height, that there were no other individuals involved in this incident, and that the fall was not accidental. Though family of the decedent has been located and notified, we will still not be releasing his name at this time.
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On 02/14/2023 at approximately 7:37PM Brattleboro Police responded to Flat Street by the Brattleboro Transportation Center for a report of a person laying on the sidewalk that might be deceased. Officers located the subject and determined he was indeed deceased. After the initial on-scene investigation done in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the death is not considered suspicious and there is no safety concern for the general public. The name of the individual is being withheld pending notification of his family.
BPD would like to thank the Hinsdale NH Police for assisting on scene.
*The individual was not decapitated, contrary to reports on social media*

Anyone arrested or cited by the BPD is presumed innocent until convicted of a crime in court.