ISP conducting death investigation in Brownstown

BROWNSTOWN, IN — Detectives with the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post began conducting a death investigation after an adult male was found dead in a vehicle in Brownstown on Sunday.

At approximately 2:30 pm, the Brownstown Police Department responded to a call of an unresponsive man in a vehicle near 917 South Main Street.

Officers responded and located the man in a vehicle parked along the street near the residence.

Jackson County EMS and the Brownstown Fire Department also responded to provide medical aid.

It was soon determined that the adult male had already passed away.

He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Jackson County Coroner’s Office.

An autopsy is scheduled for Monday afternoon to determine the cause of death.

The identity of the deceased is also expected to be released Monday following confirmation and the family is notified.

Indiana State Police Detectives are being assisted in the ongoing investigation by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, the Brownstown Police Department, and the Jackson County Coroner’s Office.

(Indiana State Police/Sgt. Stephen Wheeles press release)