On Tuesday afternoon, a man was discovered dead between the wall of a Newark business and a shipping container on the 200 block of Frelinghuysen Avenue. The police were called to the scene at 3:55 p.m., and officers and firefighters quickly arrived to try and rescue the man.
Despite their efforts, however, they were unable to extricate him from the tight space, and he was declared dead at the scene just over an hour later. According to Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé, foul play was not suspected in the man’s death.
No further details were released on Tuesday evening as the incident remains under investigation. The authorities are currently seeking any information from the public that could aid in their investigation. If you would like to support NJ.com, you can opt for a voluntary subscription to help fund our reporting. For any inquiries, you can reach out to Chris Sheldon at csheldon@njadvancemedia.com. Please note that if you make a purchase or create an account through a link on our site, we may receive a commission. By using this site, you are agreeing to our User Agreement and consenting to the collection and storage of your personal information by us and our partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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