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26-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Williamsburg Apartment: NYPD

The body of 26-year-old Charles Caporale was found over the weekend.

May 20, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan

A man was found dead on the balcony of his Williamsburg apartment on Saturday, police announced over the weekend.

On May 18, just before 2 p.m., police discovered the body of 26-year-old Charles Caporale unconscious and responsive on the balcony of his third-floor 40 Maujer St. apartment. His body had no apparent signs of trauma, police said.

EMS responded to the scene and pronounced Caporale dead.

An investigation remains ongoing and the Medical Examiner’s office has yet to determine a cause of death.

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Tina Wilson

Though our words can do little, We hope our thoughts and prayers will support you at this time. Our condolences from Alabama to the Charles Caporale family and friends.

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A Pennsy Bar coworker

Charlie,
You are missed by every single person who met you. We will never be the same without your infectious smile. My deepest condolences to the Caporale family..

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