Body found on sidewalk in east Austin: APD

The Austin Police Department says a body has been found on the sidewalk in East Austin.

APD confirmed to FOX 7 Austin a body was found at the intersection of E. Cesar Chavez Street and Comal Street.

ATCEMS received a call about a man who appeared to be sleeping at that intersection a little before 6:30 p.m.

Police say when medics checked the man and that he had no pulse.

Officials say the body is of a homeless man.

The case remains under investigation.

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