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Coroner confirms death of 26-year-old

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Sangamon County Coroner has confirmed a man’s death that occurred late Thursday night.

Officials say that the 26-year-old male arrived at the emergency room after sustaining what appeared to be sharp force injury wounds. He was announced dead shortly after his arrival at 11:19 p.m.

This death is being investigated as a homicide and an autopsy is scheduled for later Friday.

The Sangamon County Coroner and the Springfield Police are currently handling the investigation.