Suspicious Death Investigation Launched After Man Found Unconscious on Lansing River Trail
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A Lansing man,identified by family as Gino Chouinard,54,has died after being discovered unconscious near teh Lansing River Trail on October 14. Police are now investigating his death as suspicious,seeking data from the public to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Lansing Police Department responded to a call at approximately 7:45 a.m. on October 14 in the 300 block of East Oakland avenue, where they found the victim unresponsive. Chouinard was later pronounced dead on Monday, October 27.
Investigation Underway, Awaiting Medical Examiner’s Report
Authorities are treating the case with heightened scrutiny, labeling the death as suspicious while awaiting a comprehensive report from the medical examiner’s office. “Officers are investigating to determine whether this was a criminal incident,” police stated in a news release issued on October 27. The Lansing Police Department is actively seeking any information that might shed light on the events leading up to Chouinard’s death. The investigation is focused on determining if foul play was involved.
Anyone with information relevant to the investigation is urged to contact the Lansing police Department at (517) 483-4600.
Family Suspects Foul Play
Family members of Chouinard have expressed concerns about the circumstances of his death,suggesting he may have been the victim of an assault. According to emails shared with the State Journal, the family believes chouinard sustained injuries in “a brutal attack.” Ben Chouinard, a family member, stated the family firmly believes Gino was intentionally harmed. The family’s suspicions stem from the nature of the injuries observed, which they believe are inconsistent with an accidental fall or natural causes.
One family member, Ben Chouinard, indicated the family’s strong belief that Gino was intentionally harmed.
Remembering a Local Athlete
Beyond the ongoing investigation, those who knew Chouinard remember him as a gifted athlete. Family members shared that he was a standout performer at Sexton High School. This detail adds a layer of tragedy to the case, as a promising life has been cut short under questionable circumstances.
The Lansing Police Department continues to actively investigate this developing situation.
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Why: Gino Chouinard, 54, was found unconscious near the Lansing River Trail on October 14. His death is being investigated as suspicious.
Who: Gino Chouinard, a 54-year-old Lansing man and former athlete at Sexton High School, is the victim. The Lansing Police department is leading the investigation. His family, notably Ben chouinard, suspects foul play.
What: Chouinard was discovered unresponsive and later pronounced dead on October 27. His family believes he was intentionally harmed in a “brutal attack.”
How did it end?: Chouinard died on October 27 after being found unconscious on October 14. The investigation is ongoing, awaiting a medical examiner’s report, and police are seeking public assistance. The case remains open and is being treated as a potential criminal incident.
