Godspeed regardless of how it took place. Prayers for the loved ones who have to hear of the news.

That's a horrible area. I wouldn't be surprised if they found out someone did it.

right by the police station, the same are where ex Mayor "there is no crime probelm here .. now move along" Howard's ( I love saying ex when it comes him) car was broken into.... go figure

Dont forget they guy who was stabbed in the police station lobby a few years back during the overnight shift

There is no public evidence of foul play at this time, guys.

Maybe Mayor Christianson could investigate it.

A homeless encampment is right under the Mayors office. They have their little community set up right outside the doors on the plaza side, that are never used. Its comforting to see, actually its very sad, but.... One day walking up the ramp to the plaza from Commercial st a person, female squatted down right there on the ramp to relive herself. Time to clean it up and get some services for these poor souls, if they want it, if not, at least move them to a shelter.

relieve

He could have been left for dead at the poice front steps and they probably would have just walked over him...What a top notch police force we have....

If the man WAS MURDERED it should be released to the public alot faster. There could be a serial killer that just moved into town and everyone should be made aware. But just guessing I bet it was an overdose. Now if they had camera's installed they would have known.

I think the whole point was was this not reported until Chris had to call the Police and ask about it. Usually dead bodies brings in all the news crews, except in Malden I guess, just another day in the city, nothing to see here or worry about citizens The top of the Police force needs a serious house cleaning

I saw some city hall employees last night that had no idea this had happened.

Well the building had shoddy work so maybe a piece of concrete fell off and hit him.

I know Paul will probably flip out, but can we not make dark jokes about someone's death? That's somebody's family member.

At this point any statement about the safety in this town is never over the top, just an absolute disgrace an embarrassment.

sorry to hear that this happened,but knew it would, seen him all last summer,he was so young to be living that life of endless drinking an drugging it was bound to happen.An the issue on shelters, is that they are all filled an not as safe as the general public thinks,i wish that something could be done for these people for there are many that are up at the city hall area an the orange line,so that the common people can walk an sit without seeing all these lives wasting away,arresting them is only a band aid for they are back the same day getting high again.never ending,just so sad that this has to happen in 2013,hasn't anyone learned from years past.

why is it that all the recent stories on crime say police could not comment further or no further information available and then no followup story later? Seems to be a trend.

Sad to see a young person die

they the police,know of him they arrested him several times,maybe finding his family is the issue,his so called buddies left him at the city hall,great friends,no honor in that lifestyle.

Any more word on this? I don't want anyone -- mayor, police, patch -- to be able to just sweep this under the rug. Thanks.

Maybe there isnt because of further investigation. They can't say anything right now.