Police Investigating Suspicious Death in Adams
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ADAMS, Mass. — Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating a suspicious death in the town of Adams.
The State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Berkshire District Attorney's Office, Adams Police, North Adams Police, the Berkshire County Sheriff's Office have been on scene at 1 East Hoosac Street investigating a "suspicious death."
According to a statement released by the District Attorney's office Friday afternoon, the early evidence suggests that the death appears to be an isolated incident.
Friday afternoon, the Adams Police Department made a post on social media notifying residents of the investigation.
"Please expect a large law enforcement presence in this area throughout the day and we respectfully request that people avoid the area if possible to allow the completion of the investigation. "
Police have reportedly been at the scene since about 10 Thursday night, focused on the building at 1 East Hoosac St.
Authorities ask that anyone who may have information about the incident contact the Adams Police Department at 413-743-1212.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will perform an autopsy in the coming days to determine the manner and cause of the death and confirm the identity of the deceased.
The Berkshire District Attorney's Office is not releasing any further details at this time because the investigation is very active and ongoing.
