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Woburn man dies after being found unconscious in Downtown Crossing; case now a homicide, police say

Authorities are investigating the death of Barry Whelan, 46, who died from blunt-force trauma, officials said.

A Woburn man who was found unconscious with life-threatening injuries in Downtown Crossing earlier this month has succumbed to his injuries, according to authorities, who now allege the man was murdered.

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In a press release Tuesday, Boston police said the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined Barry Whelan, 46, died as a result of blunt-force trauma.

The death was ruled a homicide, officials said.

Officers found Whelan lying “face up and unconscious” around 9 p.m. at an ATM near 17 Winter St. on March 17, according to a police report.

Paramedics told authorities they found a “small abrasion” on the back of Whelan’s head, although it was unclear based on the report whether he was suffering from any other injuries.

He was brought to a local hospital. He was later taken off life support and pronounced dead on March 24, police said Tuesday.

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“The Boston Police Department is actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident,” police said. “Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact Boston Police Homicide Detectives at 617-343-4470.”

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