A death investigation is underway Tuesday after a man’s body was found on a sidewalk in an area of Downtown Los Angeles that has been the site of recent protests and lootings.
Police were called to the area of West 3rd Street and Broadway shortly after 1:30 a.m., where they found the unresponsive man, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to KTLA.
Video showed investigators at the scene standing next to the man, who was lying on his back wearing a red sweatshirt.
A canopy was brought to the scene to cover the unidentified man as the investigation continued.
The spokesperson said the cause of death was under investigation.
The T-Mobile store at the intersection was one of several businesses that were looted the night before as immigration protests turned violent.
The spokesperson said it was unknown whether the man’s death was related to any protests or looting.
KTLA’s Nancy Fontan contributed to this report.
