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MCSO investigating suspicious death of elderly man in New River

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NEW RIVER, AZ — A suspicious death is under investigation in a New River neighborhood.

At about 7:30 p.m. Monday, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a home located near 20th Street and Calvary Road for reports of a deceased elderly man.

When deputies arrived, they located the victim and suspected foul play.

The man has been identified by MCSO as 76-year-old William Schonemann.

Detectives are awaiting the results of an autopsy report to determine the cause of death.

ABC15 is working to get more information and will update this story when it becomes available.