Lyric McHenry's Death Under Investigation: NYPD Says Overdose Not Certain, Could Be Murder
Feb. 25 2019, Updated 11:48 a.m. ET
New York cops have not yet ruled out murder in the mysterious death of reality star Lyric McHenry, Breaking Celebrity News can exclusively report.
An official at the New York Police Department Public Affairs Office told Breaking Celebrity News on Wednesday that investigators are "looking at all possibilities" in the case.
The official also claimed an overdose had yet to be suspected by cops, despite reports claiming the Internet star was found in possession of a "small Ziploc bag containing cocaine."
The NYPD confirmed to Breaking Celebrity News that a 26-year-old woman's body was found unconscious on Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 5:05 a.m. in the Bronx. McHenry was discovered wearing a pajama top, no pants but with underwear on.
The NYPD Public Affairs Office told Breaking Celebrity News that McHenry's tragic death is "still under investigation."
"The investigators are looking at every possible detail that could lead to any information that might shed light as to how this individual ended up the way that she did," said the official.
The young woman, who also appeared on EJ Johnson's E! reality television show EJNYC, was reportedly 20 weeks pregnant.
The New York City Medical Examiner's Office confirmed to Breaking Celebrity News it is "investigating the medical cause of death" for the young star.
""We have the decedent and are investigating the medical cause of death, and will release a determination when that is complete," a spokesperson for the ME told Breaking Celebrity News.
Sources exclusively revealed to Breaking Celebrity News that Lyric's mother, Jennifer, was rushed to the hospital after learning of her daughter's tragic death.
McHenry's grandmother also spoke to Breaking Celebrity News, crying out that her shocking death was "crazy."
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