EPHRATA, PA – On Tuesday, Ephrata Police received a call regarding a possible cardiac arrest at the Walmart on East Main St.
Upon arrival, officers and emergency personnel discovered a 33-year-old man unresponsive in the back seat of a white Volkswagen sedan parked in the lot. Despite their efforts, the man was declared deceased at the scene.
The Lancaster County Coroner was called in to investigate the cause of death. Autopsy results are pending, as is the identification of the victim, which will be released after the next-of-kin have been notified. Authorities have reassured the public that this is an isolated incident and there is no danger to the community.
Further updates will be provided as information is made available.