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Body found in Indiana, investigation underway

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INDIANA — Police are investigating the death of a man found at a homeless encampment on the southwest side of Indianapolis.

According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to the 700 block of S. Tibbs Avenue around 4:39 p.m. on Thursday. When they arrived, they found an adult male deceased with injuries consistent with trauma.

Emergency Medical Services responded but pronounced the man dead at the scene.

Homicide detectives have launched an investigation, and the Marion County Coroner’s Office will determine the exact cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Detective Erika Jones at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-327-3475 or by email at Erika.Jones@indy.gov.