Body found near I-30 in Texarkana; cause of death under investigation

Published: Jun. 8, 2023 at 11:24 AM CDT
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TEXARKANA, Ark. (KSLA) - A death investigation is underway by the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department.

Just after 9 a.m. Thursday, June 8, police were called to a welfare check on a body laying in a grassy area on East 51st Street near I-30. Upon arrival, officers found the man was deceased.

Officials say there doesn’t appear to be foul play in the death and it’s unknown at this time if heat played a part. The man is believed to have been homeless.

An autopsy is pending.

A death investigation is underway by the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department.

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