The Palm Springs Police Department is hoping an autopsy scheduled for this week will shed light on the suspicious death of a man in Palm Springs, a Facebook report from PSPD said.
The Palm Springs Police Department has initiated an investigation into a suspicious death reported on Thursday, June 1, when detectives found a deceased man inside his home on the 1600 block of E. Palm Canyon Drive. The man has yet to be identified publicly by investigators.
"Our dedicated team of investigators is actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding this death and whether or not it resulted from a criminal act," said PSPD on Facebook.
The autopsy results are expected to contribute to the investigation, and once they are known, PSPD said it will release additional information to the public at that time. The Facebook statement released on June 2 did not reveal any description of the scene or the deceased, such as their age, only saying that he was found inside his home. It also said that the incident was reported to the department on June 1 but does not say how long the man had been there or who reported the death.
PSPD has its Crimes Against Persons detectives conducting a thorough investigation and seeks assistance from the public in contributing relevant information.
"We appreciate the cooperation and support of the community during the process," the Facebook announcement said. Toward that end, anyone with details related to this case is urged to waste no time in contacting the PSPD Investigations Division at 760-323-8121.
Alternatively, those who wish to remain anonymous can submit tips regarding the investigation through Crime Stoppers at 760-347-7867. Not only does the Crime Stoppers program allow callers to keep their anonymity, but it provides an opportunity for them to collect up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest. The program is based on the premise, according to the website, that "citizens are a key link in solving crime" but "sometimes they're afraid to say anything for fear of retaliation or 'getting involved'."