October 13, 2023 - Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a male found at 4602 Branch Street about 10:30 a.m. today.

The identity and cause of death of the male are pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Detectives L. Lovelace and M. Hughey reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a report of a deceased person found in a vacant lot at the above address. Construction workers told police they were clearing the lot in a wooded area and found the male with his ankles bound.

At this time, there are no known witnesses.

The investigation is pending the male's cause of death, to be determined by an autopsy.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or speak anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.