Man found dead during welfare check on northeast side, police say

Authorities say a man was located deceased after officers responded to reports of suicidal statements.

SAN ANTONIO — A man was found dead Saturday evening during a welfare check in northeast San Antonio.

According to the San Antonio Police Department, officers were called around 5:45 p.m. to the 15500 block of Nacogdoches Road near Toepperwein Road after receiving reports of a man making suicidal statements.

Officers searched the area with assistance from Park Police and the department’s EAGLE unit.

During that search, officers located the 27-year-old man hanging from a tree. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities have not released additional details. The investigation remains ongoing.

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