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Woonsocket police investigate man's death as domestic homicide


Caution tape surrounds the area around 241 Cato Street in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, after police say a 70-year-old man was found dead inside of the house, Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. (WJAR)
Caution tape surrounds the area around 241 Cato Street in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, after police say a 70-year-old man was found dead inside of the house, Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. (WJAR)
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An investigation is underway in Woonsocket into the death of a 70-year-old man.

Woonsocket Police Chief Thomas Oates tells NBC 10 police were called to a home on Cato Street shortly before 5 p.m. on Monday where a man was found dead inside.

Oates said the man's death is being investigated as a domestic homicide. Police did not reveal how the man died.

Oates said the two of the man's daughters are currently in custody and being questioned.

No arrests have been made at this time, according to police.

NBC 10's Molly Levine contributed to this report.

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