Woman Found Dead in Central Park Amid Nor'easter
Authorities are investigating after a woman in her 60s was discovered with stab wounds and head trauma in a Central Park gazebo during severe weather.
A woman in her 60s was found dead with apparent stab wounds and head trauma inside a Central Park gazebo on Sunday morning. The discovery occurred around 9:43 a.m. near East Drive and East 74th Street, according to amNY.
Responding to a report of an unconscious person, police found the victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Sources suggest the woman may have been homeless and living in the park. The area where the body was found was described as being off the beaten path, with a large tent and scattered clothing visible.
The investigation into the woman's death is ongoing, and authorities have not yet officially classified the case as a homicide. No arrests have been made.
The discovery was made as a powerful nor'easter storm impacted the East Coast, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and power outages to the region. The storm has been linked to other fatalities, including a man killed by a falling tree, and at least one other person remains missing.
Police officers were observed securing the scene, investigating with flashlights amidst the inclement weather.