POLICE Department

Investigation into Man's Death at 8205 North Bayou


November 14, 2016 - Houston police are investigating the apparent accidental drowning of a man found at 8205 North Bayou about 12:10 p.m. on Saturday (November 12).  

The identity of the man, 60, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.  
HPD Homicide Division Sergeant J. Burton reported:  

HPD patrol officers and HFD paramedics responded a report of a man's body seen in Sims Bayou.  The HPD Dive Team responded to the scene and recovered the body.  A preliminary autopsy by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences determined there were no apparent signs of trauma.  

The investigation is pending the man's cause of death.  

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


VHS/JFC  11-14-16
Inc. #144445016 



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