POLICE Department

Investigation into Man Found Deceased at 751 Gilpin


September 5, 2017 - Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a man found at 751 Gilpin about 5:50 a.m. last Friday (September 1).  

The man is identified as Joshua Anthony Soto, 22.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant A. Turner and Officer J. Nguyen reported:  

HPD patrol officers responded to the above address and found Mr. Soto deceased in the roadway.  According to family members, Soto had previously attempted to commit suicide and had suffered from medical issues.  

At this time, there appears to be no signs of foul play.  

The investigation is pending Soto's cause of death, to be determined by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences..  

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


VHS/JFC  9-5-17
Inc. #110695917



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