POLICE Department

Investigation into Man Found Deceased at 1300 Commerce Street

August 28, 2020 - Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a man found at 1300 Commerce Street about 7:05 p.m. on Thursday (August 27).  

The identity of the victim, 22, and his cause of death are pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.    

HPD Homicide Division Officers P. Pak and C. Flora reported:  

HPD patrol officers responded to a report of a deceased person in Buffalo Bayou near the above address.  The HPD Dive Team responded and recovered the male's body.  He was in an advanced state of decomposition with no obvious signs of trauma.  

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

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

VHS/JFC 8-28-20
Inc. #113464520

For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3280.