PALO ALTO — An investigation is underway into a suspicious death in downtown Palo Alto, according to police.
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A passer-by discovered a body around 12:15 p.m. Thursday on the first floor of a parking garage in the 400 block of Bryant Street, the Palo Alto Police Department said in a news release.
The body belonged to a man in his 60s who appeared to be unhoused, according to police.
Evidence found at the scene suggested the death was suspicious in nature, police said. A police dog was used to search the area for additional evidence and possible suspects.
The manner of death was not immediately known and police did not have any suspect information.
The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office will continue the investigation into how exactly the man died, according to police. The coroner’s office will also release his identity once it is confirmed and his next of kin is notified.
Anyone with information related to the case can contact the Police Department at 650-329-2413; those wishing to remain anonymous can call or text 650-383-8984 or email paloalto@tipnow.org.
