POLICE Department

Investigation into Male Found Deceased at 1802 North Loop East


December 19, 2016 - Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a male found at 1802 North Loop East (North Interstate Highway 610 East) about 9:50 a.m. on Sunday (Dec. 18).

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

HPD Homicide Division Senior Police Officer L. Bailey and Officer J. Young reported:

HPD patrol officers were notified of a body discovered in a small creek near the train tracks at the above address.  The HPD Dive Team responded to the scene and recovered the victim, an unidentified black male wearing a green short sleeve polo shirt and a black sock.  He had no visible injuries.

Anyone with information about his identity is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.

The investigation is continuing.



KJS/JFC 12-19-16
Inc. #160287416

For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.