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Delaware County woman’s death at York County state park ruled a homicide
By Hannah Pollock, PennLive
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The York County Coroner’s Office announced Wednesday afternoon the death of a Delaware County woman in Gifford Pinchot State Park was a homicide.
Lauren Gallagher, 37, of Broomall, Pennsylvania, was found dead Monday night in a wooded area in the York County park, authorities said.
An autopsy revealed Gallagher died due to a sharp force trauma to her neck, according to York County Coroner Pamela Gay. Gallagher’s death has been ruled a homicide, and police are continuing to investigate.
Another unidentified woman was taken to a York Hospital for treatment Monday night.
Both women were camping and were expected to check out Sunday, according to state police. Park rangers found their abandoned vehicle and belongings at a campsite Monday morning before calling police.
The public is not thought to be in any danger, Gay said.
State police are investigating the circumstances of Gallagher’s death. Anyone with information can call 911 or the state police’s York barracks at 717-428-1011.
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