Dead Man Found Hanging From Tree In Prospect Park

The body of a 50-year-old man was found hanging from a tree in Prospect Park early Monday morning after an apparent suicide, police said.

A spokesman for the NYPD says the man was discovered near the lake at around 3:45am, and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say it appears to have been a suicide, but they are investigating.

Police have not released the man’s identity, but our thoughts go out to his family and friends, and we will update if we learn any more details.