POLICE Department

Investigation into Male Found Deceased at 6900 Lawndale Avenue

October 8, 2024 - Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a male found at 6900 Lawndale Avenue about 10:30 a.m. today.

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

HPD Homicide Division Detectives D. Crowder and A. Vinogradov reported:

A pedestrian on the Brays Bayou Greenway noticed a body near the opposite bank of the bayou. The pedestrian then flagged down an off-duty HPD officer, who reported the incident. The HPD Dive Team responded to the scene and recovered the body from the water.

The investigation is pending the male's cause of death, to be determined by an autopsy.

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

VHS/JKS 10-8-24
Inc. #141712824

For additional information, please contact the HPD Office of Community Affairs at 713-308-3200.