Houston police are investigating the death of a man following an incident at 4003 Wayne Street about 8:30 p.m. on Sunday (March 24).

The identity of the man, 79, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant C. Mangano and Detective A. Lopez reported:

Houston Fire Department personnel were dispatched to a residence at the above address for a man reported to have fallen from his wheelchair outside the residence.  The man was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased on Wednesday (March 27).  

An autopsy revealed the man had sustained traumatic injuries to several parts of his body not consistent with a fall from a wheelchair.