MIDDLEBORO, MASS. (WHDH) - Massachusetts state police and Middleboro police are investigating the death of a 68-year-old male found unresponsive Wednesday.
Middleboro police were dispatched to a multifamily residence on School Street just before 4:30 p.m.
“Upon arrival, police located a 68 year-old male unresponsive at the residence,” officials said in a statement. “He was transported to Morton Hospital in Taunton where he was pronounced deceased.”
The state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.
“In a related incident at the address, a man was arrested and charged with assault and battery on a police officer and resisting arrest,” officials said. “The investigation is ongoing, at this time. This appears to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public.”
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