The Bergen Record

Authorities investigating death of 12-year-old in Fort Lee

By John Connolly, NorthJersey.com,

22 days ago

UPDATE: Fort Lee woman charged after 12-year-old girl dies of suspected drug overdose

Authorities are investigating the death of a 12-year-old in a Fort Lee residence, the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office announced Saturday evening.

Prosecutor Mark Musella stated that first responders answered a 911 call at a private residence on Maple Street around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. The youth was found unresponsive and rushed to a local hospital, but did not survive.

Authorities did not release any information regarding the circumstances surrounding the death.

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The investigation is being conducted by the prosecutor’s office under Chief Matthew Finck and the Fort Lee Police Department under Chief Matthew Hintze.

This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Authorities investigating death of 12-year-old in Fort Lee

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