Houston police investigating man's death after he was found burning alive in W. Houston front yard

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Police Department is investigating a suspicious death after a man was found burning alive in the front lawn of a home, according to officials.

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The incident happened in the 10000 block of St. Mary's Lane shortly before 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.



According to HPD, several neighbors in the area notified officials that they noticed a home was on fire with a naked man on the front lawn.
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When officers and medical personnel arrived, the man was pronounced dead, HPD said.

Witnesses in the area told police that the man may have had a mental illness, but that has yet to be confirmed by officials.



An investigation is underway.