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Authorities Investigating Suspicious Death In Adams

Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating a suspicious death in the town of Adams.

The State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office, Adams Police, North Adams Police, the Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office, and the District Attorney’s Office responded to 1 East Hoosac Street.

The early evidence suggests that the death appears to be an isolated incident.
Authorities ask that anyone who may have information about the incident contact the Adams Police Department at 413-743-1212.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will perform an autopsy in the coming days to determine the manner and cause of the death and confirm the identity of the deceased.
The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office is not releasing any further details at this time because the investigation is very active and ongoing.

This is from the Adams Police Dept

The Adams Police Department assisted by the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit, and the Berkshire County Law Enforcement Task Force which includes the Detectives assigned to the Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office, members of the Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office and North Adams Police Department are currently conducting an investigation at a residence on East Hoosac Street in the Town of Adams.

Please expect a large law enforcement presence in this area throughout the day and we respectfully request that people avoid the area if possible to allow the completion of the investigation.

Due to the nature of the on-going investigation, no further information will be made available to the public pending an official press release from the Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office.

Adams Police Department

When we get more information on what has occurred, we will pass the information along to you.

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I Berkshires reported on their Facebook page The Following.

#AdamsMA Police and Berkshire County task force have been investigating an incident at the corner of Hoosac and Summer streets. Requests for information have been referred to the DA's office. Police have reportedly been at the scene since about 10 Thursday night, focused on the building at 1 East Hoosac St.

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