A body was apparently discovered Saturday evening inside a vacant building at the corner of American Legion and First Street in Hackensack, according to a developing report. The discovery drew investigators to the property, with photos showing a medical examiner on scene as the case unfolds.
The find was first reported by Daily Voice, which said the body was apparently found at the site Saturday evening. The outlet quoted Deputy Chief Gregory Zisa on the investigation; images from HRG News and Resources showed the medical examiner at the scene.
The Bergen County Medical Examiner's Office, headquartered in Paramus, handles medicolegal death investigations across the county, including cause-of-death determinations and post-mortem examinations.
How Bergen County Handles Unattended Deaths
The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit Homicide Squad investigates homicides and suspicious deaths jointly with local police, according to Bergen County Prosecutor's Office.
On the local level, Hackensack police are involved in the investigation, as reported by Daily Voice.
A Vacant Property Eyed for Redevelopment
A Vacant Gas Station The vacant gas station sits at the corner of American Legion and First Street.
Deputy Chief Gregory Zisa said investigators believe the man had been using the property and had observed no signs of foul play.
