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Death investigation in Clarinda

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November 28th, 2012 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Clarinda say a man whose body was found in an apartment complex Tuesday, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police Chief Keith Brothers says officers were called to the Timber Creek Apartments on North 16th Street, at around 8-p.m., Tuesday, to investigate the death of  a tenant. The initial investigation resulted in the conclusion that 23-year old Jacob Duane Langerman, of Clarinda died from injuries sustained as the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

While a final determination as to the manner of death is pending upon completion of an autopsy by the Iowa Medical Examiner’s Office, Brothers said foul play is not suspected. .

The Clarinda Police Department was assisted with the investigation by Page County Medical Examiner, Dr. James Stone, MD, the Page County Attorney’s Office and the Clarinda Fire Department.