Police Release Identity of Man Who Died After Jump from Erie Canal Bridge

Authorities have identified the individual who died following an incident at the Lockport Railroad Bridge on June 9th.

According to Detective Adam Piedmont of the Lockport Police Department, the deceased has been identified as 66-year-old Mark Gross, a resident of Lockport. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say the incident occurred late Sunday morning and was reported as a “jump.” Emergency responders located Gross around 10:56am near the base of the bridge along the Erie Canal pathway.

Lockport Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. No further information is available at this time.

Police Release Identity of Man Who Died After Jump from Erie Canal Bridge