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Tragic Deaths of Three Homeless Amid Freezing Weather

1/25/2026

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Three individuals believed to be homeless were found dead in Manhattan and Brooklyn Saturday morning amid freezing temperatures.
Victims include a 67-year-old man in Murray Hill, a 64-year-old woman in Canarsie, and a man in his 30s in Cobble Hill.
Police do not suspect criminality.
The Office of the City Medical Examiner will investigate the deaths.
The city has implemented Code Blue days during cold to protect homeless residents.

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Story summary

Three individuals believed to be homeless were found dead in Manhattan and Brooklyn Saturday morning amid freezing temperatures.
Victims include a 67-year-old man in Murray Hill, a 64-year-old woman in Canarsie, and a man in his 30s in Cobble Hill.
Police do not suspect criminality.
The Office of the City Medical Examiner will investigate the deaths.
The city has implemented Code Blue days during cold to protect homeless residents.