HICKORY, N.C. — The Hickory Police Department is investigating after a person was found unresponsive in the parking lot of a Lowe’s Home Improvement store Wednesday afternoon.
Officers responded around 4 p.m. Oct. 7 to the store at 1550 21st Street Drive SE. Hickory firefighters and Catawba County EMS also responded.
First responders attempted lifesaving measures, but the person did not regain consciousness and was pronounced dead at the scene.
As of Thursday, police said the death was not considered suspicious.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hickory Police Department at 828-328-5551.
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