City of San Jose contractor found dead in animal care facility

(Image courtesy of the San Jose Police Dept.)

(KRON) – A city contractor was found dead at a San Jose animal care facility, Animal Care and Services (ACS) said Friday.

“Our deepest condolences go out to the family of the deceased city contractor,” ACS continued. “The City of San Jose is devastated by this news and is focused on supporting the employees who worked with their colleague.”

ACS is currently working with the San Jose Police Department, San Jose Fire Department, CAL/OSHA and other state agencies regarding the ongoing investigation.

“The pets in our care were cared for by staff throughout the day,” ACS said, maintaining that no pets were involved or injured in the incident with the city contractor.

The animal care facility is scheduled to reopen Saturday.

No information about the city contractor’s identity or cause of death has been released at the time of this report.

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