Man found dead beneath freeway in National City

Man found dead beneath freeway in National City
National City Police cruiser
National City Police cruiser
A National City police cruiser with its lights on. (File photo courtesy of OnScene.TV)

Police had no suspects Saturday after a man was found dead in the early morning hours in National City.

Officers responded to a report of an unresponsive male found on the sidewalk on West 8th Street beneath Interstate 5 at approximately 5:47 a.m., the National City Police Department said in a news release.

They determined that the unidentified adult male had suffered a wound to his chest. NCPD detectives arrived on scene to assume responsibility for the investigation.

The department asks that anyone with information to call investigators at (619) 336-4411. To remain anonymous, tips may be submitted to San Diego County Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477 or online.