Accidental death

Official press release from the Northfield Police Department regarding the man who fell off a roof this morning…

At around 8:00 a.m. this morning, Northfield Police Officers responded to a residence in the 2500 block of Valley Drive. Upon arrival, Northfield Officers encountered a male victim who had fallen off the roof of the residence while
performing construction work. Medical air assistance was called in to the scene, however it was determined that the victim was deceased shortly after the helicopter arrived.  The victim has been identified as Jose Pablo Barranco of Bloomington.

Police request media and public to be respectful to the family and friends in their time

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