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UPDATE: Police investigating undetermined death of Suffolk teen

Posted at 4:57 PM, Mar 01, 2014
and last updated 2014-03-03 16:20:29-05

Update: Police say right now there are no signs of foul play. This investigation continues and it is now being treated as a possible accidental death. 

Suffolk, Va. – Police were called to the scene of an undetermined death in the 4000 block of Miles Avenue in the Pughsville neighborhood around 3:30 Saturday.

A 15-year-old white male was discovered by his family a half-mile into a wooded area. Police say nothing criminal happened, and it appears to have been some sort of accident. They will not release any further details.

NewsChannel 3 was on the scene while police were investigating. Firefighters were brought in to help remove the teen’s body. They had to walk on foot into the woods. They were seen carrying ladders and a body basket.

Stay with NewsChannel 3 as we bring you more details while this investigation develops.