HOUSTON – Houston police are investigating the death of a man who was found hanging from a rope in northeast Houston late Thursday night.<\/p>\n
Man found on fire under I-610 Loop <\/p>\n
What we know:<\/p>\n
Lieutenant Khan reports the patrol officers received a call around 10:30 p.m. in the 7800 block of North Loop East about a male found dead on arrival.<\/p>\n
According to officials, Union Pacific employees initially called Houston Fire Department about a brushfire under I-610. When firefighters got to the scene, they saw a male on fire hanging from a rope underneath the freeway.<\/p>\n
At this time, HPD is investigating the death as a homicide, says Lt. Khan.<\/p>\n
Anyone with information is asked to call HPD Homicide Division or Houston Crime Stoppers.<\/p>\n
What we don’t know:<\/p>\n
The Medical Examiner’s Office has not released the case of death.<\/p>\n
The Source: Houston Police Department Lieutenant Khan gave information at the scene.<\/p>\n
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