Man sleeping in dumpster killed by garbage compactor
HAMMOND - A man sleeping in a dumpster was crushed Tuesday morning when trash was dumped into a garbage truck and compacted.
Hammond Police officers believe 42-year-old Jermaine Watts climbed into the dumpster Monday night to escape the cold and was unaware the trash would be picked up the following morning.
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Officers said there are no signs of foul play and more information will be released when a final autopsy is performed.