A man was found dead near a park in northwest Miami-Dade Friday morning, and homicide detectives have taken over the investigation, authorities said. Deputies had been sent to the area after a report of a sick or injured person, only to discover the man had already died by the time they arrived.
According to CBS News, Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the area of Northwest 24th Avenue and Northwest 68th Street shortly before 9 a.m. after getting word that someone nearby was sick or injured. Instead, deputies found an adult man dead at the scene, prompting homicide detectives to be called in to investigate.
Case Classified as Unclassified Death
Authorities have classified the case as an unclassified death investigation, the outlet reports. Investigators have not released the man's identity, and no further details about what led to his death have been made public.
The Miami-Dade Medical Examiner's Office will ultimately determine the man's cause and manner of death. Per the Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner Department, the office holds statutory authority to investigate all non-natural deaths, along with a small portion of natural deaths, which is why its findings will factor into how the case is ultimately resolved.
Investigation Remains Open
Miami-Dade Sheriff's homicide detectives are continuing to investigate the death of the man found near the park, and the case remains open as they work to piece together what happened. No additional information has been released at this time, and it is unclear when further updates will come. This is a developing story, and Hoodline will update it as more information becomes available.
