HOUSTON — June 17 update: An autopsy determined the death was a suicide, according to the Harris County Medical Examiner's Office.
Houston police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found Monday in northwest Houston.
The man's body was found off Ella Boulevard and 25th Street, just south of the 610 Loop, at about 9 a.m., police said.
Authorities said the man appears to have hanged himself and foul play is not suspected.
"Medical Examiners Office has identified deceased individual. He is a Hispanic/Caucasian male, and described by his family as suicidal. No signs of foul play have been found and the evidence to date points to this being a suicide," HPD Chief Art Acevedo tweeted.
The City of Houston official Twitter account retweeted the police chief, adding,"please help spread the truth and stop the rumors that are being circulated in our city tonight."
Houston police said they are waiting for the results of an autopsy report by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences to determine the man's cause and manner of death.
Authorities said the man's family members identified his body and also said he had been suicidal in the past.
If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts you can call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) any time of day or night or chat online.