Houston Police Update: Body Discovered in Buffalo Bayou

Discovery of a Deceased Individual

• 🚨 At approximately 2:00 PM, patrol officers were dispatched to Buffalo Bayou under Main Street following a report from a cleanup crew.
• 👥 The cleanup crew discovered what appeared to be the body of an adult male in the bayou.
• 🌊 Police, fire department, and the dive team responded to the scene to recover the body.

Ongoing Investigation and Autopsy

• 🕵️ Homicide investigators and crime scene units are on-site to conduct a follow-up investigation.
• 🩺 The Medical Examiner will perform an autopsy to determine the cause of death and confirm the identity of the deceased.
• ⏱️ Preliminary observations suggest the body had not been in the water for an extended period, but this will be confirmed by the Medical Examiner.

Details of the Deceased

• 👕 The body was clothed, appearing to wear a gray jacket or similar attire.
• ⚠️ While there are no obvious signs of foul play visible from the surface, the Medical Examiner's findings will be crucial in determining the circumstances.
• ❓ Investigators are focusing on the immediate scene and will refer questions about long-term investigations to the Chief or PIO.