Happening Now: Four Adults Found Dead Near Stanton

Stanton – At approximately 3:04 p.m., Tuesday, February 18, 2020, Troopers responded to a wooded area located in the 500 block of Main Street in Stanton, in reference to four adults that were discovered deceased inside a tent, according to Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin.

Austin said the investigation is in the early stages, however, no foul play is suspected at this time.

The victims will be turned over to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science where an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause and manner of death.

This is a developing story.

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