Family identifies body found inside Mason City Target over weekend

Mason City man found dead in Target

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(ABC 6 News) – The family of a man found deceased inside a Mason City Target spoke with ABC 6 News Tuesday morning.

The family identified the man as 46-year-old Jeremiah Hippen, of Mason City.

Mason City police believe that the death was accidental.

A Target spokesperson issued the following statement regarding the situation:

“Our team alerted authorities after discovering an unresponsive guest in the men’s restroom of our Mason City store. We were saddened to learn of his passing, and we extend condolences to his family. We appreciate the assistance of first responders, and we will continue to cooperate with law enforcement on their investigation.”

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Body found inside Target

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(ABC 6 News) — Mason City police confirmed with ABC 6 News that a body was found inside a Target over the weekend.

Information is limited at this time, but the body was discovered Sunday morning when the Minneapolis-based retail store opened its doors.

MCPD responded to a medical call at 6:37 a.m. on Sunday morning at the Target located at 3450 4th Street SW. The man was dead upon arrival.

It is unclear how they died or who it is, but MCPD confirmed the death was accidental. No foul play is suspected. The death investigation is ongoing.

This is a developing story.