Auburn police have identified the man found dead early Sunday morning near downtown Auburn as 50-year-old Daniel Sitterly.
Officers were dispatched around 3:30 a.m. June 14 to the area of Elizabeth and Steel streets after receiving a report of an unconscious man, according to Auburn Police Capt. Michael Chadwick.
Responding officers determined the man was deceased at the scene. Police announced Tuesday that the victim had been identified as Sitterly.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding his death. Chadwick said the investigation remains active but noted there is no threat to the public.
Police are continuing to gather information and are asking anyone with knowledge about the incident to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Auburn Police Detective Nicholas Gehm at (315) 567-0073 or by email. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the Auburn Police Department’s tip line.
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