ASHEVILLE – Police are investigating a body that was found May 9 on a sidewalk near 285 McDowell St., close to Asheville High School’s campus. Asheville Police Department officers responded to reports of a possible dead body at 8 a.m. that morning, said spokesperson Rick Rice.
Asheville Fire Department, the responding emergency medical services agency, confirmed the individual was dead, he said. Rice said there was no initial indication of foul play. The cause of death appears to be “medical in nature,” he told the Citizen Times via email May 13. The deceased is a 41-year-old male, he said.
This story will be updated.
Asheville Faces Water Quality Issues Following Storm Asheville residents, brace yourselves for a little bit…
Rollins Community Faces Unthinkable Loss After Tropical Storm Helene In the serene town of Rollins,…
Asheville Launches Always Asheville Fund to Support Local Businesses Asheville, NC – In the wake…
Winter Lights Returns to Asheville's North Carolina Arboretum Asheville is gearing up for a dazzling…
Warm Hearts in Asheville: Coats for the Cold Giveaway Asheville, N.C. was buzzing with excitement…
Asheville Faces Extended Blue Ridge Parkway Closures Following Hurricane Helene Asheville, a charming city nestled…