A 66-year-old man was found lying motionless at the foot of Block 279 Yishun Street 22 on Sep. 6 afternoon.
He was pronounced dead at the scene by a Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) paramedic.
The aftermath of the incident was caught on camera by a Mothership reader.
According to the photos, which were taken at around 5:20pm, a blue tent had been set up at the foot of the Housing and Development Board (HDB) block.
At least three police officers, two personnel dressed in plain clothes, and a police vehicle could be seen at the scene.
The reader added that an ambulance also arrived at the scene at around 5:32pm.
Statement from police, SCDF
In response to Mothership's queries, the Singapore Police Force and the Singapore Civil Defence Force confirmed they received a call for assistance at the HDB block at around 3:20pm on Sep. 6.
Based on preliminary investigations, the police do not suspect foul play.
Police investigations are ongoing.
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