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Police suspect overdose in case of body found off Swann Street

WILMINGTON – Wilmington police are investigating after discovering a body off Swann Street Tuesday evening, according to a news release from the department.

Around 7:50 p.m., officers responded to the 500 block of Swann Street in reference to a deceased male. The department has yet to confirm the identity or age of the person, although it did state that police suspect the cause of death was an overdose.


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Alexandria Sands
Alexandria Sands
Alexandria Sands is a journalist covering New Hanover County and education. Before Port City Daily, she reported for the award-winning State Port Pilot in Southport. She graduated from UNC Charlotte and wrote for several Charlotte publications while there. When not writing, Williams is most likely in the gym, reading or spending time with her Golden Pyrenees. Reach her at alexandria@localdailymedia.com or on Twitter @alexsands_

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