Crime & Safety

Man's Body Found In Park In Monmouth County, Report Says

The man's body was found by children, the report said.

HOWELL, NJ — A man found dead Friday evening at a Howell Township park took his own life, according to a report.

The man's body was found at Deerwood Park shortly after 5 p.m. by children, the Asbury Park Press reported, citing police.

The man died of a self-inflicted gunshot, the report said.

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