THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — A 72-year-old woman was found dead outside the New York Botanical Garden on Tuesday morning, police said.
Authorities found the woman unconscious on the sidewalk near the New York Botanical Garden at 2900 Southern Blvd. at around 6:49 a.m., according to the NYPD. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The unidentified woman had marks on her head and hands, but it was unclear if they were from a fall or if she was attacked, cops said.
There have been no arrests. The investigation is ongoing.
New York Botanical Garden staff could not immediately be reached.
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