Bensalem, PA – Police are investigating the death of a 42-year-old man found Monday afternoon in the parking lot of a Bensalem hotel as suspicious.
The body of the victim, identified as Zachary Dooney of Newville, was discovered outside the Benjamin Rush Hotel on Old Lincoln Highway.
Investigators confirmed his identity using a mobile fingerprint scanner after finding no identification on him.
Key Points
- Body of 42-year-old man found in parking lot of Benjamin Rush Hotel
- Victim identified as Zachary Dooney of Newville, PA
- Police treating case as suspicious death and seeking public assistance
Investigation ongoing
Officers responded to the scene around 4:30 p.m. Monday after a report of a body lying in the hotel parking lot. Dooney was found on his back, wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt with “Rob Nolfi Roofing” printed on the front and gray sweatpants. Authorities have not disclosed the cause of death pending further investigation.
Police request public’s help
Bensalem Police said detectives are treating the case as a suspicious death and are seeking information from anyone who may have seen or interacted with Dooney prior to his death. Tips can be submitted by calling 215-633-3719 or anonymously through the department’s CrimeWatch page.
Hotel under review
The Benjamin Rush Hotel, formerly known as the Neshaminy Motor Inn, has been the site of multiple police responses in recent years, though authorities have not confirmed whether there is any connection to prior incidents. Detectives continue to review surveillance footage and interview potential witnesses as the investigation unfolds.
