UPDATE: A 76-year-old woman was found dead inside her apartment on the Lower East Side of Manhattan on Friday evening, raising urgent concerns among local residents. The grim discovery occurred at approximately 7:55 p.m. on December 19, 2023, at 18 Monroe St., following a 911 call about an unconscious woman.
Detectives from the 5th Precinct responded to the scene where they found the woman suffering from significant trauma to her head and body. Emergency Medical Services pronounced her dead at the scene, but authorities have not yet released her identity, pending notification of her family.
The body has been transferred to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. As of now, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Residents in the area are shaken by the incident, expressing concerns about safety in their community. Local officials are calling for increased vigilance and support for law enforcement as they work to unravel the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
Authorities urge anyone with information regarding the case to come forward. The neighborhood is on high alert as detectives continue their investigation into this shocking occurrence. Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
