Dead man’s body in Central Park playground sparks massive investigation

A man was found dead in a Central Park playground on Monday morning, prompting a massive investigation, police reported.

According to NYPD sources, an unknown man in his 30s was found dead inside of the Heckscher Playground at around 8:37 a.m. on Dec. 11. Authorities said the man was discovered with multiple lacerations to the neck and body.

Sources at the scene report that the dead man had a shoelace wrapped around his neck.

Detectives have swarmed the area as they investigate the grim discovery. Police are still working to determine if the death was self-inflicted or a homicide.

The medical examiner will determine the cause of death.

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