Police release identity of 74-year-old Fall River man found deceased

Police have identified a Fall River man found dead near the Fall River and Tiverton line on Tuesday.

According to police, at just after 7:00 a.m., officers from the Tiverton Police Department, along with Tiverton Fire Department EMS personnel, responded to the area of 100 Bay Street for a report of an unresponsive male lying on the ground. 

Upon arrival, officers and EMS personnel located a 74-year-old man in the parking area of a garage at that location. EMS personnel determined he was deceased. 

The scene was secured and a preliminary investigation was conducted. Surveillance footage from the property was reviewed and showed the man present in the area beginning during the evening hours on Monday. The footage did not indicate any interaction with other individuals, nor did it reveal any evidence of foul play. 

The Rhode Island Office of the State Medical Examiner was notified and responded to the scene. The Medical Examiner took custody of the body and will conduct further examination to determine the cause and manner of death. 

Police say that at this time, the incident is not considered suspicious, and there is no threat to the public.  

According to WJAR10, the deceased was identified by police Wednesday as Humberto Macedo.