Body found in Lincoln Park in Spokane

Summary

Spokane police found the body of a middle-aged man in the bushes in Lincoln Park today after a man saw it while walking his dog about 8 a.m.

Story Published: Feb 17, 2008 at 6:27 PM PST

Story Updated: Feb 17, 2008 at 6:27 PM PST

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - Spokane police found the body of a middle-aged man in the bushes in Lincoln Park today after a man saw it while walking his dog about 8 a.m.

Police say the body was located west of a driveway to the park.

Police describe the man as about 40, six feet tall with dark brown hair and a thin build. He was wearing a black leather jacket, black jeans and tennis shoes.

The Spokane Police Department's major crimes unit is investigating and an autopsy is pending.