'Suspicious death' under investigation at Harrah's in Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (WPVI) -- Authorities are investigating a "suspicious death" at an Atlantic City casino.

Action News has learned that Atlantic City police officers responded to the Harrah's Resort casino on Tuesday around 6:48 p.m.

The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said officers responded to a casino hotel room.

The circumstances surrounding the death are still being investigated.

"The matter is an ongoing investigation and we are assisting local law enforcement," said a spokesperson with the casino.

Stay with Action News as we continue to follow this developing story.