Houston Police Department
Investigation into Man's Death at 3500 North Terminal Road

August 6, 2014 - Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a man at 3500 North Terminal Road about 11:05 p.m. on Tuesday (August 5).

The identity of the male, 56, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant M. L. Holbrook and Senior Police Officer P. Vela reported:

The victim, along with another employee, was working to clear debris from the elevated tram train tracks when he fell from the elevated tram platform to the street below. He suffered head trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim's cause of death is pending autopsy results by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Science. At this time, foul play is not suspected.

JKS/JFC 8-6-14
Inc. #098555214


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