Texas DPS identifies body found on State Capitol grounds

AUSTIN, Texas - Texas DPS has identified a body found on the Texas State Capitol grounds in early April.

Jerry Benton, 53, of Austin was found on April 6 lying on the ground near the south entrance of the Texas Workforce Commission's building which is located at 101 E. 15th St. by a security guard.

DPS troopers and special agents, as well as Austin/Travis County EMS, responded to the scene, but Benton was pronounced dead at the scene.

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DPS says his next of kin has been notified and the cause of death is still pending.

The investigation remains active, and no additional information is available at this time.