New London police investigating death at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital
June 28, 2016 12:00 am
• Last Updated: June 28, 2016 6:51 pm
New London — Police are investigating after staff at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital found a man who they said had asphyxiated himself dead in his room Monday night, according to police.
Police identified the deceased as David H. Blauvelt, 64, of 78 Viets St.
Police said they responded to the hospital at 10:01 p.m. Monday after staff reported the incident.
According to police, medical staff reported the manner of death as self-induced asphyxiation.
Members of the Investigative Services Division processed the scene.
Police said the state Chief Medical Examiner is scheduled to perform an autopsy and that the investigation is ongoing.
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