A man in his 70’s was found dead Wednesday evening inside a home north of London, prompting an investigation by the Pope County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies and emergency medical personnel were called to a home on Broken Bridge Lane off Sims Hollow Road, around 7:45 p.m. on Oct. 28 after a man reported finding his roommate deceased.
Emergency responders confirmed the death, and the county coroner was contacted. Detectives with the Pope County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division were also called to investigate.
Chief Deputy Shawn Harris confirmed Wednesday night that the man was deceased and in his 70s. Harris said deputies were continuing their investigation, with personnel still at the scene around 10 p.m. Wednesday.
We will continue following the investigation as additional information becomes available.
