Body found in retention pond near Memorial Hermann hospital in southeast Houston
HOUSTON - Houston police were called to the scene of a body found in water near a hospital in southeast Houston.
Body reported near hospital
What we know:
Sergeant Matthew Brady states they received a call around 10 a.m. after grounds crew members found a male body floating in the retention pond next to the hospital on Astoria Boulevard near i-45 Gulf Freeway. The location is near a Memorial Hermann Hospital building.
An out-of-state ID was found on the 40-year-old male's body, officials say.
The man's name will not be released at this time until his next of kin is contacted. An autopsy will be conducted.
Sgt. Brady says they will review the hospital video to get a better timeline on how long he was in the retention pond.
Houston Police Department state their homicide and dive team are responding to the scene.
The Source: Information provided by Houston Police Department officials.