Howell, NJ death investigation spark questions about miscommunication that may have led to standoff with police

HOWELL, New Jersey (WABC) -- A horrific discovery outside of a home in New Jersey, prompted police activity Thursday, in a usually quiet neighborhood in Howell Township.

The investigation brought police to three locations, leading to a standoff that may have been made more difficult due to a language barrier.

The response was massive as SWAT units with guns pointed and ready for action were spread out at two locations in the town.

The drama started with the discovery of a body outside a home Thursday morning. The owner of the house saw the vehicle with the victim inside.

"The car is at the end of my driveway," said Howell resident Dan Lahaye. "I see a body like slumped over. You can see the blood in the car. It was a person, like long blond hair. It looked like turned."

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