UPDATE: Death investigation near Westcrest Park

8:10 PM: Police and fire were dispatched to 8th SW near SW Henderson this evening after someone reported finding what they suspected was “a dead body.” Responders told dispatch they confirmed the person was dead. That’s all we know about the circumstances but we’re mentioning it for those wondering about the response near Westcrest Park‘s southwest entrance and the SPD facility adjacent to it. We’re checking with SFD to see if there’s any information from their medics.

9:45 AM SATURDAY: All that SFD was able to tell us is that the person was male and indeed had died before responders were called. We’ll add another update here when the person appears on the Medical Examiner’s weekday list, which could happen as soon as Monday.

5 Replies to "UPDATE: Death investigation near Westcrest Park"

  • Starflower June 12, 2026 (8:49 pm)

    During heat advisories we see an increase in completely preventable deaths, it’s horrifying and devastating. Thinking of their loved ones and I hope they are supported as they grieve.

    Heart stroke, heart attacks, overdoses, strokes, and other commons causes of death all significantly increase during heat waves when people don’t have ample affordable shelter that is liveable.

    Everyone should please consider freezing some water bottles and handing them out to neighbors (particularly elders and disabled people) who don’t have A/C and/or shelter. With that, some water, electrolytes, and tips about cool(er) places to hang out (libraries, cooling shelters, by the water) you can save lives.

    • WSB June 12, 2026 (10:47 pm)

      Definitely something to consider for the hot days in the forecast, though probably not a factor today, as the high was 74.

      • Mike June 13, 2026 (7:54 am)

        74, I wear shorts and a T-shirt my mother-in-law and grandma would put a sweater on.  Pretty much the most comfortable temp I can think of living in.

    • RS June 13, 2026 (8:38 am)

      Oh bless your heart. Maybe wring your hands about why we let members of our community openly kill themselves with drugs in our public spaces, a death toll that far far outweighs deaths by exposure and hyperthermia. 

    • ltfd June 13, 2026 (7:43 pm)

      Fentanyl 

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