Greenwich police investigate man’s death after hikers find body

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GREENWICH — Police began an investigation Saturday morning after hikers found the deceased body of a white male, believed to be in his 60’s, in Mianus River Park, authorities said.

While Capt. Kraig Gray of the Greenwich Police Department emphasized that investigators had not reached any conclusions, he said the death may have been a suicide.

"We approach all death investigations in a methodical way to make sure nothing is missed. However, preliminary indications are that this was self-inflicted," Gray said.

Stamford police officers were initially dispatched after the hikers called 911. But the responders determined the body was located in the Greenwich side of the park.

The state Medical Examiner’s office is on its way to the scene, said Greenwich police Lt. John Slusarz. Police are asking the public to avoid the area.

"The investigation will determine the cause of death," said Slusarz.

It did not appear as if the body had remained outside for very long, Gray said, but the circumstances were still under investigation.

"We have investigators on the scene, and a strong police presence. It is early in the investigation. More information will follow," Gray said.

Lt. Jason Ferraro of the New Canaan police stressed that the case had nothing to do with the investigation into missing mother Jennifer Dulos.

meghan.friedmann@hearstmediact.com; Kenneth Borsuk and Rob Marchant contributed to this story