HOUSTON - Houston police are investigating the death of a man who was found hanging from a rope in northeast Houston late Thursday night.

Man found on fire under I-610 Loop

What we know:

Lieutenant Khan reports the patrol officers received a call around 10:30 p.m. in the 7800 block of North Loop East about a male found dead on arrival.

According to officials, Union Pacific employees initially called Houston Fire Department about a brushfire under I-610. When firefighters got to the scene, they saw a male on fire hanging from a rope underneath the freeway.

At this time, HPD is investigating the death as a homicide, says Lt. Khan.

Anyone with information is asked to call HPD Homicide Division or Houston Crime Stoppers.

What we don't know:

The Medical Examiner's Office has not relea

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