Police investigating suspicious death at Braintree hotel

BRAINTREE, Mass. — Police are investigating a suspicious death at the Hyatt Place Boston/Braintree Thursday.

Police received a 911 call from the hotel at 50 Forbes Rd. around 7:50 a.m. Thursday. Officers found the body of a 19-year-old woman from Lawrence.

This is an ongoing and active investigation, said police, which includes a review of surveillance video. The woman's identification will be released once her family is fully notified.

A witness who is staying on the same floor where the woman's body was found said he didn't hear anything, but did see EMTs go into a room. Another guest said there's a heavy police presence on the second floor.

Hyatt Place Boston/Braintree General Manager Brian Lodermeier sent Boston 25 the following statement:

"The safety and security of guests and colleagues is a top priority at Hyatt Place Boston/Braintree, and the hotel is taking appropriate precautions in an effort to ensure that guests and hotel employees remain in a safe environment. Our hearts go out to the victim's family, and we appreciate the community's respect for their privacy during this difficult time. The hotel is fully cooperating with authorities on their investigation, and any additional inquiries should be directed to Braintree Police Department."

This is a developing story, stay with Boston 25 News for updates. 

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