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Man Found Dead on Moore Homestead Playground Bench

Moore Homestead Playground (Photo: Google Maps)

July 2, 2018 By Tara Law

Police discovered a man lying dead on a park bench inside Moore Homestead Playground in Elmhurst this morning.

Police responding to a 911 call arrived at the playground, which is located near 82nd Street and Broadway, at around 6:08 a.m. They discovered the man, who has not been identified, lying face down on a bench.

Emergency responders pronounced him dead on the scene. Police say that the man did not show any obvious signs of trauma, but that the medical examiner will determine the cause of death.

The police investigation is ongoing.

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