A 23-year-old woman was found dead in the sand of Orchard Beach Monday morning, police reported.
The body of a young transgender woman, who lived in upper Manhattan at 306 W. 139th St. was discovered by NYPD officers just after 6 a.m. this morning near the shore of the Long Island Sound.
Reports have said the victim’s identity has not yet been released.
Senator Alessandra Biaggi posted a message of condolences to her family in wake of Monday’s developments.
I extend my deepest condolences to her family and loved ones in the wake of this terrible loss. This is an ongoing investigation and the cause of death has yet to be determined.
May she rest in peace.https://t.co/IoiWrOs2dk
— Alessandra Biaggi (@SenatorBiaggi) August 31, 2020
Her cause of death has not yet been determined by a medical examiner’s report nor have the surrounding circumstances at this time.
Police sources said that she was not observed to have visible trauma to the body upon discovery.
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Editor’s note: A previous version of this story unintentionally deadnamed the deceased individual (referring to a transgender or nonbinary person by their name given at birth). Out of respect for the deceased, the name has been removed.