Man found dead at bottom of garbage chute in Brooklyn

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Friday, August 12, 2022
Body found in Brooklyn garbage chute
Body found in Brooklyn garbage chuteThe man's body was found at the bottom of the chute in the Gates Avenue building. Ken Rosato reports.

BEDFORD-STUYVESANT, Brooklyn (WABC) -- A man was discovered dead at the bottom of a garbage chute in an apartment building in Brooklyn early Friday.

Authorities say the body was found at the bottom of the chute in the building on Gates Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant just after 4 a.m.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The man, who appears to be in his 50s, has not been identified.

He is not believed to be a resident of the building.

The death is under investigation, but at this point, it is not believed to be the result of criminal intent.

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