New york city medical examiner on scene.
New York City Medical Examiner on scene.

Unidentified woman found dead on Harlem sidewalk near Park Avenue

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October 27, 2025
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HARLEM, NY – A woman was found dead Monday evening on a Harlem sidewalk, prompting a joint investigation between NYPD and MTA Police.

Officers were called around 6:33 p.m. to East 124th Street and Park Avenue after reports of an unconscious woman.

Responding units found the woman lying unresponsive on the sidewalk, where she was pronounced dead by EMS at the scene.

Key Points

  • Unidentified woman found dead on East 124th Street near Park Avenue
  • EMS pronounced her deceased at the scene Monday evening
  • Cause of death under investigation by the Medical Examiner’s Office

Investigators working to identify the victim

Police said the woman’s identity has not yet been confirmed. Detectives are reviewing nearby surveillance footage and speaking with potential witnesses as part of the ongoing investigation.

Medical Examiner to determine cause of death

The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner will perform an autopsy to determine how the woman died. Authorities have not released additional details pending the results of that examination.

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