UPDATE: 18 year-old’s body found at Martinsburg park ruled an accidental death

Update 3.28.19:

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Investigators have announced the cause of death for the 18 year-old found at Oatesdale Park as accidental.

Bo Harrison’s body was found by Martinsburg Police on a set of bleachers Monday morning at 9.

An autopsy has revealed Harrison died from blunt force trauma sustained during a bicycle accident Sunday night at around 11:50 pm along Foxcroft Avenue.

Police said Harrison struck a curb and hit his head.

Original 3.26.19:

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A Berkeley County medical examiner has deemed the discovery of a teenager’s body at Oatesdale Park as suspicious.

Bo Harrison, 18 of no fixed address, was found dead by Martinsburg Police at around 9 Monday morning on bleachers at the park. The park is located at 130 Tavern Road near the northern end of the city.

No further details are available. Anyone with information should contact Martinsburg Police at 304-264-2100.





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