Police Investigating Mysterious Death in Niagara Falls, Detectives Search for Cause

Niagara Falls Police are deepening their investigation into the death of a man found with a serious head injury on 70th Street. Authorities now treating the case as a potential criminal matter.

According to law enforcement sources, detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division are awaiting the results of an autopsy and additional forensic tests from the Erie County Medical Examiner’s Office before making further determinations.

Officials have not yet publicly stated whether the case is considered a homicide, but the circumstances surrounding the incident have raised concerns that foul play was involved.

Emergency crews were dispatched to the 200 block of 70th Street around 10:43pm on June 10th after receiving a call about an unconscious male found inside a camper located in the backyard of a residence.

When firefighters and AMR paramedics arrived, they discovered the man suffering from what was later described as a “severe” head wound and requested immediate police assistance.

The man, whose identity has not yet been released, was treated at the scene before being transported to Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo. He succumbed to his injuries two days later on June 12th.

Investigators have remained tight-lipped about the nature of the injuries or what may have led to the man’s death.

While police have not officially confirmed whether foul play is suspected, the ongoing forensic review and involvement of homicide detectives point to a more complex investigation.

Authorities are expected to release further details once the medical examiner completes the autopsy and other testing.

Police Investigating Mysterious Death in Niagara Falls, Detectives Search for Cause