Lakeland police investigating the death of homeless man

The Lakeland Police Department is investigating a dead body found downtown on Thursday.

Officers are investigating the death of a man found near 300 W. Main St., near Missouri / New York avenues on Thursday morning. The area, just south of the railroad tracks, has several large parking lots serving the state’s Department of Revenue, Florida Dance Theatre, and New Beginnings High School.

The deceased man was one of the city’s homeless individuals, according to LPD spokeswoman Robin Tillett. She said there were no immediate signs of foul play, but did not release the man’s name. The cause of death was not available.

The investigation remained ongoing into Thursday afternoon. No further information was immediately available.

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