2MANHATTAN, N.Y. – The death of a 35-year-old homeless woman found unresponsive on a Midtown sidewalk last month is now being investigated as a homicide, police announced.

Officers responded to a 911 call just before 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, at 382 Eighth Avenue, within the confines of the 14th Precinct.

The victim was later pronounced dead at Bellevue Hospital.

Key Points

A 35-year-old homeless woman was found unresponsive on Eighth Avenue in Midtown.

The Medical Examiner has ruled the death a homicide.

Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.

Woman found unresponsive near Eighth Avenue

Responding officers located the victim lying on the ground, unconscious and unresponsive. Emergency medical personnel transported her to NYC Health +

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