Investigation into Male Found Deceased at 1000 Eastex Freeway

Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a male found at 1000 Eastex Freeway (North U.S. Highway 59) about 1:55 p.m. on Sunday (July 9).  

The identity and cause of death of the male are pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Officers G. Sullivan and D. Stark reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a person down call at the above address and met with Houston Fire Department paramedics, who stated they were flagged down by a witness regarding a body at the location.  HPD homicide investigators subsequently found a body in an advanced state of decomposition.

At this time, it has not been determined if the male suffered any injuries.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.

VHS/KJS  7-10-17
Inc. #086609917

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