Crime & Safety

Man Falls from 13th Floor of Housing Authority Tower, Dies

Cranston Police are at the scene investigating the incident.

Cranston Police and crime scene investigators are at the Cranston Housing Authority's hi-rise at 85 Briggs St. after a man has died from a fall from the 13th floor, according to reports.

Police have not released any details about the incident yet.

The incident happened this afternoon around 1 p.m., according to scanner reports. The man reportedly jumped from the 13th floor and was dead when first responders arrived.

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