POLICE Department

Investigation into Man Found Deceased at 5716 North Freeway


December 4, 2017 - Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a man found at 5716 North Freeway (North Interstate Highway 45) service road about 7:10 a.m. on Sunday (Dec. 3).

The identity of the victim, believed to be 50 to 60 years of age, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant H. Garcia and Officer K. McDonald reported:

The victim was found unresponsive behind the gas station at the above address.  Paramedics pronounced him deceased on the scene.  There were no visible signs of foul play.  The investigation is pending an autopsy to be conducted by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

Though the man was not an employee at the gas station, he was said to occasionally help clean the premises.

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

JFC/VHS 12-4-17
Inc. #151647517


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