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Schenectady man discovered dead in Mohawk River

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October 6, 2025

Body found in Mohawk River identified as Schenectady man

SCHENECTADY, NY – Police have identified the man found dead in the Mohawk River on Sunday as 46-year-old Johnny Brown of Schenectady.

The discovery was made on September 28. Authorities said an autopsy was performed Monday morning, which determined that Brown’s death does not appear to be suspicious.

Detectives with the Schenectady Police Department are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the case, though no additional details have been released.

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Key Points

  • Body found in Mohawk River identified as 46-year-old Johnny Brown of Schenectady
  • Autopsy results indicate no signs of suspicious circumstances
  • Police continuing to investigate incident, no further details released
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