Woman found dead after man barricades himself in Brooklyn apartment

Police in the lobby of the building where a woman was found dead Wednesday night
Police in the lobby of the building where a woman was found dead Wednesday night. Photo credit Citizen App

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Police found a 60-year-old woman dead after entering a barricaded apartment in Brooklyn on Wednesday night.

A 62-year-old man had barricaded himself inside the home as police responded to a wellness check just before 8 p.m. at Ditmas Avenue and E. 5th Street in Kensington.

The officers were eventually able to gain entry to the apartment, where the found the woman lying unresponsive on the kitchen floor.

Residents gathered near the scene as police investigated
Residents gathered near the scene as police investigated. Photo credit Citizen App

EMS pronounced her dead at the scene. She hasn’t yet been identified.

The man was transported by EMS to Maimonides Medical Center for treatment and evaluation.

No charges have been reported in the case.

The medical examiner will determine how the woman died.

Police were responding to a request for a wellness check at the time
Police were responding to a request for a wellness check at the time. Photo credit Citizen App
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