County homicide task force investigating suspicious death in Ewing

A Black man in his 50s or 60s was found dead on the sidewalk in front of 1531 North Olden Avenue in Ewing at about 8 a.m. on Wednesday, April 14.

Ewing Police were called to the parking lot of the Capitol Plaza at 1500 North Olden Aveue after someone discovered the unresponsive man. No identification was found on the man and no injuries were observed that would have caused his death. The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Middlesex County Medical Examiner’s Office responded to the scene, which was processed by Ewing police. The investigation into the cause of the man’s death is ongoing.

Authorities are working to identify the victim. Anyone with information is asked to call (609) 989-6406. Information can also be emailed to mchtftips@mercercounty.org.