— A city man died after he reportedly got stuck in a clothing donation box near Commerce Street and Mayor Aitken Drive Monday night, according to police.

Police received a call just after 11 p.m. from someone who said there was a man dangling from one of the clothing donation boxes behind the Salvation Army Church.

When officers arrived, they said they found a man — identified as Joseph L. Hanshaw, 50, of South Avenue — had become trapped in the box's door.

Police said it took several minutes for officers to remove the door and free Hanshaw. He was treated by members of the Bridgeton Fire Department Ambulance and transported to an unnamed emergency room.

Hanshaw was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Authorities believe Hanshaw was trying to get some warm clothing from the box or trying to get inside to spend the night, according to reports.

Police called the incident an "unfortunate and tragic death by misadventure," and said they are still investigating it.

Contact staff writer Alex Young at 856-451-1000 ext. 550 or alexyoung@southjerseymedia.com