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Newtown Township, PA - On Friday, April 29, 2022, at approximately 0456 hours, Newtown Township Police were dispatched and responded to a residence on David Drive, for the report of a 50-year-old male in cardiac arrest.  Upon arrival, units observed the male deceased on the living room floor from an apparent laceration to the neck, and the male was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A suspect has been taken into custody and a witness was transported to Newtown Police headquarters for an interview.

The investigation is currently underway by Newtown Township Detectives and the Bucks County District Attorney's Office.

This is still an active investigation and the residence has been secured as a crime scene.  Updated information will be made once the investigation is completed and all family notifications are made.

There are no safety issues in the immediate area.