Introduction to the Incident
Police are investigating after a man was found dead aboard a boat on the Newtown Creek Sunday afternoon.
According to police sources, officers from the 108th Precinct received a 911 call of a person unconscious near Railroad and Greenpoint Avenues in an industrial portion of Long Island City at around 2:46 p.m. on July 6. Responding officers discovered a 52-year-old man unresponsive in the cabin of a docked boat.
EMS pronounced the man dead at the scene. His identity is pending family notification.
FILE – An NYPD Harbor Unit boat.
Photo by Dean Moses
Details of the Discovery
According to police sources, officers from the 108th Precinct received a 911 call of a person unconscious near Railroad and Greenpoint Avenues in an industrial portion of Long Island City at around 2:46 p.m. on July 6. Responding officers discovered a 52-year-old man unresponsive in the cabin of a docked boat.
Police say the investigation is still in its infancy stages, and it is not currently known how the man lost his life.
Condition of the Body and Investigation Status
Sources familiar with the investigation say the man was discovered by an acquaintance after he had not heard from him. The deceased lived on the boat and appeared to have been dead for more than a week; sources said the body was badly decomposed.
Police do not believe the death to be suspicious at this time. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
Location and Environmental Context
The Newtown Creek, a heavily polluted waterway undergoing continual cleanup, straddles the Brooklyn/Queens border.
Conclusion
The discovery of a decomposing body on a boat in the Newtown Creek has led to an ongoing investigation by the NYPD. While the cause of death is yet to be determined, there are currently no indications of suspicious circumstances. The community awaits the outcome of the autopsy and further details from the investigation.
FAQs
- Q: Where was the body found?
- A: The body was found in the cabin of a docked boat on the Newtown Creek, near Railroad and Greenpoint Avenues in Long Island City.
- Q: How old was the deceased?
- A: The deceased was 52 years old.
- Q: Is the death considered suspicious?
- A: As of now, police do not believe the death to be suspicious.
- Q: What is the current status of the investigation?
- A: The investigation is ongoing, with an autopsy to be conducted by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine the cause of death.
