October 14, 2020 - Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a man found at 6900 Lawndale Street about 9:55 a.m. today (Wednesday, October 14).

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

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant R. Olive and Detective S. Sylvester reported:

A cyclist discovered the deceased adult male in Brays Bayou this morning.  He had suffered no obvious signs of trauma and it is not known how he came to be in the bayou.

The investigation is pending a determination as to his cause of death 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.