CNMI DPS: Ongoing death investigation

CNMI DPS PRESS RELEASE:

"On October 14, 2025, at approximately 6:40 a.m., DPS 911 Dispatch received a report of an injured person at the Ocean Ridge Homes along Beach Road, Iliyang area. Upon arrival, responding officers discovered an unresponsive 23-year-old male lying face up with an apparent gunshot wound. Officers immediately secured the area and awaited the arrival of medics from the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services (DFEMS). The victim was transported to the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation (CHCC) Emergency Room, where he was later pronounced deceased at 7:15 a.m. by attending physician. The cause of death was determined to be cardiac arrest resulting from severe blood loss. Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) detectives, along with Crime Scene Technicians, were called to the scene to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident. The investigation remains active and ongoing. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available."