Sunday, August 11, 2013

Jackson Sq. Death Investigation

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The deceased has been identified as Gregory Vincent 52 of Medford, MA. Transit Police detectives are currently investigating the facts and circumstances leading to the incident.
On August 10, 2013 at approximately 11:07pm Transit Police officers from Area 4 received a radio call to respond to Jackson Sq, MBTA station for a report of a person possibly struck by an Orange Line train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Boston Police, Fire and EMS. TPD personnel report the following preliminary information; officers located a male(approximate age of in his 50's) on the Right of Way who was struck by a southbound MBTA Orange Line train. The male has been pronounced deceased. Transit Police detectives along with the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office are currently investigating the facts and circumstances leading to the incident. At this time there are no signs of foul play. 

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