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Man dies after being found unresponsive in Chicago school's bathroom

Officials were unable to provide further details on the circumstances of the man's death

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A man has died after he was found unresponsive in the bathroom of a Chicago school Monday, officials said.

According to authorities, the 49-year-old was found unresponsive on the floor of a bathroom at Minnie Miñoso Academy, located in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood.

Police said the man was pronounced dead on the scene, and Area One detectives have launched a death investigation.

No further information was immediately available.

According to the school’s website, the Miñoso Academy serves children in grades Pre-K through 8.

We will update this story with additional details as they become available.

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