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Police investigating person found dead on Indy's south side

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INDIANAPOLIS — An investigation is underway after a person was found dead in the street on the south side late Monday night.

According to police, around 11:30 p.m., officers were called to the 8200 block of Madison Avenue on a report of a person down in the roadway. This is near Stop 11 Road.

That person was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said it is unknown how the victim got in the roadway.

People on the scene told officers they found the victim already lying in the roadway and did not witness an initial vehicle accident.

Detectives are investigating and exploring all possibilities of who may be involved and how this incident occurred.

The Marion County Coroner’s Office is assisting and will determine the exact manner and cause of death.

Anyone with information about this incident should contact Detective Kelly Rhoda at the IMPD Crash Investigations Office at 317.327.6549 or e-mail him at Kelly.Rhoda@indy.gov.