Crime

Foul play suspected in death after unidentified body found in North Texas, police say

Azle police are investigating after an unidentified person was found dead in the back yard of a home in the 100 block of Ty Lane.
Azle police are investigating after an unidentified person was found dead in the back yard of a home in the 100 block of Ty Lane. Getty Images/iStockphoto

Azle police are investigating after a body was found in the back yard of a home in the 100 block of Ty Lane.

Foul play is suspected in the unidentified person’s death, police said in a news release.

The body was found about 4:20 p.m. Wednesday.

The Texas Rangers are assisting with the investigation.

The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office also responded to the scene and will work to identify the person who died and determine the cause and manner of death.

Azle police asked that anyone with information contact them at 817-444.3221.

Amy McDaniel
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Amy McDaniel edits stories about criminal justice, breaking news and education for the Star-Telegram.
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