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The death of US chess Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky is being investigated as a possible suicide or drug overdose, with the investigation still open, according to a police report.
Officers were called to the 29-year-old’s home in the southern suburbs of Charlotte at 7:11 p.m. Sunday, according to a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Incident Report obtained by The Post.
“Upon arrival, an unresponsive subject was located and later pronounced deceased by medic,” says the report, which notes the department’s homicide unit is investigating the untimely death.
The chess prodigy was found unconscious on a couch at his home by the founder of his chess club, a spokesperson for the club told NBC News.
The investigation remains active but is being treated as a sudden or natural death, the incident report shows.
If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are experiencing a mental health crisis and live in New York City, you can call 1-888-NYC-WELL for free and confidential crisis counseling. If you live outside the five boroughs, you can dial the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention hotline at 988 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.The investigation remains active but is being treated as a sudden or natural death, the incident report shows.
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