WAYNE COUNTY — Police are investigating the death of person that died in the emergency department of Reid Health in Richmond.
Wayne County Coroner Brent Meadows was notified of the death on Wednesday. The coroner's office said evidence has indicated that foul play is involved.
Officials believe the incident may have occurred in the area of the Petro Travel Center in New Paris, just across the Indiana-Ohio state line.
The coroner's office said the deceased individual has been transported to the Miami Valley Regional Crime Laboratory in Dayton for a forensic autopsy and identification.
The office is still working the locate and identify the victim's family.
This remains an active investigation.
