Crime & Safety

Police Identify Victim In Saugus Weekend Homicide

Police say a man was found dead in an apartment near the 'Orange Dinosaur' landmark on Route 1 in Saugus.

SAUGUS, MA — The victim of a homicide that happened Saturday night in Saugus has been identified by the Essex District Attorney's Office.

On Monday, authorities named Michael Norton, 26, as the victim of the fatal incident at the Essex Landing apartment complex.

Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli says Norton was found dead at his home at 44 Collins Ave. by family members Sunday.

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Police say the investigation is ongoing and have not said how Norton died.

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