Tragedy struck in Richland Park on Wednesday — New Year’s Day — when a 75-year-old man fell to his death.
Police said they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of the man, Cornelius Warren, a resident of the Marriaqua community, but do not suspect foul play.
A police statement cited reports as saying that Warren was walking along the Richland Park Public Road when he slipped near Mounsey Supermarket.
“Mr. Warren reportedly slipped and fell against a concrete wall, sustaining an injury to his head, which caused him to become unconscious,” the statement said.
“Passersby who witnessed the incident rendered assistance and contacted both the Levi Latham Hospital and the police. Police promptly responded to the scene and met him lying motionless on the ground,” the statement said, adding that the district medical officer arrived shortly after and pronounced Warren dead.
A post-mortem examination will be conducted on the body and investigations are ongoing.
Persons with information that may assist in this investigation are encouraged to telephone (784) 457-1211, (784) 456-1810 or (784) 458-5229.
“The police extend condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Warren during this difficult time,” the press statement said.