Berkeley Police Investigating 'Suspicious Death' of Man Found Near Walking Path

Berkeley police are investigating a body found this afternoon near a walking path as a suspicious death, a police spokeswoman said.

Berkeley police spokeswoman Officer Jennifer Coats said police received a report around 4:30 p.m. of a person down on the West Street pathway near Delaware Street. Berkeley police responded and found a man, who was pronounced dead, Coats said. Coats said there do not appear to be any signs of foul play but police are classifying it as a suspicious death.

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to call Berkeley police at (510) 981-5900.

By Bay City News

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