Woman in her 60s found dead in Central Park; investigation underway

Published September 27, 2026 1:36 PM EDT

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Authorities are investigating after a woman was found dead in Central Park on Sunday morning.

What we know:

Police received a 911 call at approximately 9:43 a.m. reporting an unconscious person inside the park.

First responders located a woman, believed to be in her 60s, who was unconscious and unresponsive. Police say she had sustained trauma to her body, and was pronounced dead at the scene.

No arrests have been made in connection to her death.

What we don't know:

Police have yet to release the identity of the woman, along with any other details about her injuries. 

The circumstances surrounding her death also remain unclear. An investigation is underway.

The Source: Information from this article was provided by the NYPD.

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