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New Haven PD: Body found in Edgewood Park identified as missing 18-year-old

18-year-old Brandon Jenkins was reported missing on December 20.

New Haven Police have identified a body that was found in the ice-covered Duck Pond of Edgewood Park around 8:46 a.m. on Saturday.

Officials confirmed the victim was 18-year-old Brandon Jenkins.

An ambulance transported Jenkins to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

Jenkins' family reported him missing on Sunday, December 20, 2020 and a Silver Alert was issued.

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Brandon Jenkins

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Following an investigation and search in the New Haven area, a New Haven Fire Department water rescue team removed Jenkins from the ice-covered Duck Pond at Edgewood Park Saturday, January 30.

The state OCME has not made a cause and manner of death determination.

The investigation is ongoing.

Detectives ask anyone with information to contact the New Haven Police Department at 203-946-6304.

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