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Whitney Houston found underwater and unconscious, confirm police
Published Monday, Feb 13 2012, 20:27 GMT | By Kristina Bustos | 15 comments
Whitney Houston was underwater and unconscious when she was found in her hotel bathtub, police have confirmed.
Lieutenant Mark Rosen of the Beverly Hills Police Department spoke to the media today concerning the iconic singer's death over the weekend.
Rose verified that Houston was discovered in the bath by a member of her personal staff at 3.30pm on February 11.
"She was underwater and apparently unconscious," Rosen announced. "Ms Houston was pulled from the tub by members of her staff and hotel security was promptly notified."
He also said that Houston's death is not a homicide investigation but a death investigation.
"As of right now, it's not a criminal investigation," revealed Rosen. "We have concluded our portion of the investigation at the hotel."
The police declared that there were no signs of foul play and no obvious indications of trauma on the singer's body, but declined to offer any more information to preserve the integrity of the investigation.
The police are waiting for the toxicology results from the coroner's office before they can rule out any causes of death, although it could take weeks before they can obtain the results.
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Lieutenant Mark Rosen of the Beverly Hills Police Department spoke to the media today concerning the iconic singer's death over the weekend.
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Rose verified that Houston was discovered in the bath by a member of her personal staff at 3.30pm on February 11.
"She was underwater and apparently unconscious," Rosen announced. "Ms Houston was pulled from the tub by members of her staff and hotel security was promptly notified."
He also said that Houston's death is not a homicide investigation but a death investigation.
"As of right now, it's not a criminal investigation," revealed Rosen. "We have concluded our portion of the investigation at the hotel."
The police declared that there were no signs of foul play and no obvious indications of trauma on the singer's body, but declined to offer any more information to preserve the integrity of the investigation.
The police are waiting for the toxicology results from the coroner's office before they can rule out any causes of death, although it could take weeks before they can obtain the results.
More Whitney Houston coverage:
> Whitney Houston 1963-2012: Reactions
> Whitney Houston 1963-2012: Obituary
> Whitney Houston: A life in pictures
> Whitney Houston: Greatest musical achievements - pictures
> What is Whitney Houston's best song? Poll
> Clive Davis dedicates pre-Grammy party to Whitney Houston
> Whitney Houston to dominate singles, album charts next week
> Bobby Brown: "I love you, Whitney"
Watch the video for Whitney Houston's 'I Look To You' below:
Scroll through a gallery of Whitney Houston's life and career below:
Rising star Whitney Houston is seen with music producer Clive Davis, in 1983, shortly after signing a contract with Arista Records.
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