Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — Tyler Duckworth, known for MTV’s “The Challenge,” was found dead in his apartment Tuesday.
The Grand Forks Police Department received a request for a welfare check late Tuesday morning.
Officers went to Duckworth’s apartment and found him unresponsive inside the residence.
Authorities have not released a cause of death.
Family Confirms Tyler Duckworth’s Death
Duckworth’s mother later confirmed on Facebook that her son had died.
Her statement provided public confirmation as news of his death began spreading online.
No further family details were included in the information provided.
Autopsy Results Remain Pending
Police said an autopsy is pending.
Investigators do not suspect foul play at this time.
That means authorities have not announced signs suggesting another person caused Duckworth’s death.
However, the final cause and manner of death remain pending.
An autopsy can help officials determine what happened before a person died.
Those findings may also provide more details about the circumstances surrounding Duckworth’s death.
No timeline for the release of the autopsy results was announced.
Duckworth Known From MTV’s “The Challenge”
Duckworth became known to television audiences through MTV’s “The Challenge.”
The reality competition series has featured contestants in demanding physical and social competitions.
Viewers can find general program information through MTV.
The Grand Forks Police Department has not released additional details about the welfare check.
Officials also have not said who requested the check.
The information released so far remains limited.
No foul play being suspected does not identify a medical cause of death.
The autopsy remains important because it can provide medical findings that police do not have.
Until those results are available, any specific cause would be unconfirmed.
Officials Await Medical Findings
Readers should rely on confirmed statements while the investigation remains open.
Unverified claims about a cause of death should be treated with caution.
More information could be released after medical findings are completed.
Residents can find local government information through the City of Grand Forks website.
TRF News will continue following confirmed developments connected to Duckworth’s death.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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