Body found on church steps, sparking investigation in North Carolina, police say
A body was found on the steps of a church, sparking a police investigation in North Carolina, news outlets reported.
Officers were called after a person was believed to be sleeping outside Our Lady of Fatima Chapel in downtown Winston-Salem, the city’s police department wrote in a news release.
Police responding to the Catholic church on Feb. 14 reportedly found a person lying near a door and discovered that the man had died. He was identified as 60-year-old Michael Todd Smith.
Officers said Smith likely died from natural causes, and foul play isn’t suspected. Police continue to investigate the death, which was reported at about 5 p.m.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 336-773-7700, Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800, or contact officials in Spanish at 336-728-3904. People also can share tips via text message at 336-276-1717 or online at cityofws.org/FormCenter/Police-Department-19/Crimestoppers-Tip-Form-100.
This story was originally published February 15, 2023 at 8:08 AM with the headline "Body found on church steps, sparking investigation in North Carolina, police say."
