Sheriff’s Office investigates death of man found Thursday in Torres Park in Chalmette

The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 53-year old Chalmette man found in Torres Park on Thursday afternoon, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

There wasn’t an obvious cause of death and there will be an autopsy to determine the cause, Sheriff Pohlmann said, adding that investigating detectives suspect the man’s death was self-induced. There was no indication of foul play or that anyone else was involved, the sheriff said.

His name hasn’t been released.

A woman walking in Torres Park just before 2 p.m. found the body on steps next to the rock structure in the park.