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Phila. Police Investigate After Wrench Found Near Dead Man's Body

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Police are investigating a suspicious death in the city.

Authorities say around 1:38 a.m. Thursday, officers responded to a report of a "hospital case" on the 4900 block of W. Thompson Street.

Upon arrival, police found an unresponsive 35-year-old male lying on the roadway, suffering from head trauma and abrasions on his elbows.

The man was pronounced dead by medics at 1:47 a.m.

Officers say they found a silver colored wrench a short distance away from the victim.

No word on the male's identity at this time.

The incident is under investigation.

 

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