Crime & Safety

Coventry Man Dies From Possible Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Officials are working to confirm carbon monoxide as the cause of death.

Published Dec. 5 at 9:26 a.m., Updated for clarity at 4:15 p.m.

Coventry police Thursday morning are investigating a possible death from carbon monoxide.

At approximately 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, the Central Coventry Fire District responded to a home on Flat River Road where firefighters found an unresponsive man and high carbon monoxide readings in the home.

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The man was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The name of the deceased will not be released at this time pending notification of next of kin. 

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